Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5Working patternFull time: 32.5Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£22,737 - £23,893Pay scaleLCC 3.6-9What skills and experience we're looking forGrantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) is an 'all-needs specialist school' catering for over 250 pupils aged 4-19 years with a range of different needs and abilities, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school was legally formed on 1stJanuary 2024 following the merger of Ambergate Sports College and The Grantham Sandon School, two schools that were judged to be 'outstanding' by Ofsted prior to the merger (Ambergate campus March 2023 and Sandon campus April 2023). Our two sites are currently known as 'Ambergate Campus' which is situated towards the west side of Grantham town, and 'Sandon Campus' which is to the East.'Unique learners. Limitless learning.'We see every member of our school community as a 'unique learner' capable of 'limitless learning', through the acceptance and celebration of diversity, pupils' rights and the belief that all children and young people can learn, achieve and fully participate in school and wider community life, whatever their circumstances.At GANF we offer a high-quality curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are committed to providing the best possible education and school experience for every pupil. Staff and pupil well-being is at the heart of everything we do.GANF is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging Teaching Assistant to help us provide the best support and actively encourage pupil learning and development. Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.What the school offers its staffThe benefits we can offer:An outstanding induction processA large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic teamA personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development OpportunitiesThe opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young peopleAn opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local communityAn innovative, forward thinking leadership teamAccess to the Local Government or Teachers Pension SchemeAn Employee Assistance ProgrammeElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)Bike2Work SchemeFurther details about the roleFor more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact: Marie Harris-Duncan on 01476 564957.Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 12 midday. Interviews will take place: TBCCIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.