About the Post We are looking to appoint a value-driven and aspirational colleague to join our learning support team with responsibility for supporting the teaching and learning of students, particularly those with communication needs, in lessons and interventions. This role is focused on supporting young people with speech and language and wider communication needs to enable them to learn and thrive in the classroom and the wider school community. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people. In September 2021, Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated staffing structures enabling us to launch an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. As we head into the second year of our journey, we are excited to be advertising this opportunity to work at one of the most improved schools in the area. In judging TGS to be “good” in all areas in December 2021, Ofsted recognised the efficacy and powerful opportunity provided by our federated approach and you will be joining an organisation that is gathering considerable momentum and has an absolute commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for the young people of Christchurch.
What we can offer you • The opportunity to work with wonderful young people • The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school • High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress • Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme • Free on-site parking
Who we are looking for GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, minimum of a grade 4/C (or equivalent) are required. These positions are ideal for candidates: • Who may be interested in entering the teaching profession • Who wish to develop their skills and embrace ongoing training and development • Who want to step back in to work in a supportive and exciting environment • With a willingness to complete first aid training • With a willingness to support first aid as required
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are: • Aim high • Keep improving • Don’t leave anyone behind • See the bigger picture You are likely to be someone who: • Possesses excellent communication skills • Relishes the challenge of working in an educational environment • Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture