Teaching Assistants

Glenthorne High school; North Cheam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare (discounted)

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Long service awards

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

Glenthorne High School is seeking a thoughtful Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the SEND Department. The successful candidate will assist SEND pupils in lessons and help with moving around the school when required.

We would welcome graduates who wish to gain in-school experience before teacher training, as well as those pursuing a career as a Teaching Assistant. The role emphasises effective communication, literacy and a drive to improve opportunities for pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with pupils and adults.
• Strong literacy and organisational abilities.
• Experience or willingness to work with pupils with ASD, PDA or ODD.
• Graduate status preferred for in-school experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for SEND pupils in lessons.
• Assist pupils with movement around the school when required.
• Help SEND pupils realise their full potential in learning.

Skills

Clear communication

Literacy

Organisational skills

Motivating pupils

ASD awareness

Education

Graduate

Job description

We are looking to appoint a professional and thoughtful Teaching Assistant to join our well-established SEND Department. The successful candidate will provide support for our SEND pupils. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of working with pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD, PDA or ODD. You will assist these pupils in lessons and, were required, assist with moving around the school. Teaching Assistants are highly valued at the school in supporting our pupils to realise their full potential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective, clear communication with pupils and adults alike, excellent literacy and organisational skills, the ability to enthuse and motivate pupils at all levels and a drive to improve future opportunities available to our pupils. This role would suit a graduate who wishes to gain in-school experience prior to undertaking teacher training as well as those who would like to pursue a career as a Teaching Assistant.

Why join us:

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Gain valuable in-school experience, ideal for those considering teacher training.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with SEND.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
• Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for: Electric Cars and Cycle to work.
• Long service awards
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy’s continuing success.