Teaching Assistants

John O'Gaunt School; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support on CPD

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

John O'Gaunt School is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our Study and Support team, to work with students in small groups and on a one to one basis within the classroom. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths, effective teamwork skills and the ability to work well with teenagers.

Support and training will be provided. Excalibur Academies Trust offers CPD, supportive colleagues, a strong pension, parking and a range of benefits across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a good level of education (including GCSE English and Maths).
• Effective team working skills and the ability to work well with teenagers.
• Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage; support and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in small groups and on a one-to-one basis within the classroom.
• Support the teaching and learning activities as directed by the class teacher.

Skills

Teamwork

Student support

Communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

John O'Gaunt School is a unique and special place - we offer all the benefits and ambitions of larger schools, whilst offering the care and support that only a smaller community school like ours can. Our philosophy is secured on a bedrock of teamwork - evident across the whole school and the school truly has a family feel. As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our wonderful Study and Support team, to work with students in small groups and on a one to one basis within the classroom. Applicants should have a good level of education (including GCSE English and Maths), effective team working skills and the ability to work well with teenagers. Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage. Support and training will be provided.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust's recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.