Teaching Assistants (Key Stage 3 to 5) - Alderman Knight School

Glos; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. This role involves working closely with students in Key Stage 3 to 5, providing essential support to enhance their learning experience. The school fosters a collaborative environment, promoting personal and professional growth through continuous development opportunities. With a commitment to staff well-being and a beautiful, accessible campus, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives. If you are passionate about education and supporting diverse learners, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Commitment to well-being

Professional Development

Health and wellbeing support

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates should have knowledge and skills to support learning across the curriculum.
• Experience working with secondary phase students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning across various subjects.
• Assist teachers in delivering high-quality education.

Skills

Support for pupils with additional needs

Knowledge of Key Stage 3 to 5 curriculum

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

School: Alderman Knight School (Special)
Address: Alderman Knight school, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistants (Key Stage 3 to 5) - Alderman Knight School
Grade: Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £29,093 – £31,586 pa pro rata
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14/05/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

The Governors are looking to appoint dedicated and confident staff to join our teaching support team. Teaching assistants are also part of a tutor group team and support their pupils across the curriculum. They are an absolutely vital part of our staff team.

The current posts are to initially support across the secondary phase. We are looking for candidates who have the knowledge and skills to support the learning of pupils across the curriculum and are confident to support learners working generally between Year 3 and Year 7 Age Related Expectations (within the secondary phase). However, a number of our pupils do study GCSEs at KS4 as well as a range of other accreditations. In carrying out their duties and responsibilities effectively, teaching support staff will provide high-quality support for teachers, the curriculum, and the school.

At Alderman Knight, it is important to us that we enable our staff to work to their strengths. However, it is also important that our staff feel confident supporting all our young people. Although we have 4 phases across the school – KS2, KS3, KS4, and Post 16, we are one school and we promote a community feel, and all phases have opportunities to interact and work together. Therefore, although this role is to support in our secondary phase, we provide opportunities to grow and develop staff knowledge and skills, including working in different key stages and provision of high-quality CPD.

So, if you are passionate about supporting young people with a range of additional needs, and are looking for a new, exciting, and immensely rewarding role, please have a look at what we can offer – we might just be that next step in your career that you are looking for!

In return for your commitment we can offer you:

1. Commitment to well-being: The school places great emphasis on the well-being of its staff, recognising individual needs and providing the necessary support for them to succeed in a rewarding environment.
2. Beautiful environment: The school was designed specifically to meet the needs of our pupils, the building is fully accessible, bright, welcoming, and conducive to a positive learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.
3. Supportive atmosphere: Staff members are part of a close-knit community that values teamwork and collaboration. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, encouraging both personal and professional growth.
4. Professional Development: Alderman Knight is committed to the ongoing development of its staff through continuous professional development (CPD), helping individuals build on their strengths and expand their skill sets.
5. An interesting and varied range of activities: No two days are the same!
6. Opportunities to be involved in the wider activities of the school and the local community.

Additional Perks:

• Membership in either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (role dependent).
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Convenient Location: Situated next to the M5 on the edge of the Cotswolds, the school is easily accessible and close to excellent shopping facilities and local amenities.
• On-site parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

One of the great things about the school is that staff and governors are never content to just ‘sit still’. Together with the local community and the Local Authority, we are continuing to look at ways we can further develop the school to ensure we always provide the very highest quality of support for all our young people and their families.

It is now also a requirement for the school to carry out social media checks on any person shortlisted for interview.

Please note Alderman Knight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.