School: The Cotswold School (Secondary)
Address: The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant - The Cotswold School
Grade: Grade 4 (pts 7-10) £25,584 – £26,835 pa pro rata
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22/01/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Reports to: SENDCO
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
32.50 hours per week over 5 days,
(core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)
Pay: Grade 4, Point 7 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£25,584 FTE)
From February 2025, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a flexible attitude to support the inclusion of students at KS3-5.
The Teaching Assistant position will be working mainly in the classroom alongside the teacher and also supporting pupils during break and lunchtimes. An interest in and experience of working with young people with associated conditions of autism, social and emotional needs, cognitive and learning needs as well as physical needs would be helpful. Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
1. The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst supporting our students
2. To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
3. Report back to teaching staff any issues or concerns with students and/or resources
4. To set challenging expectations to promote self-esteem and independence
5. A good communicator and team player
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
1. The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
2. Opportunities to develop your career
3. Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
4. Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
5. A commitment to staff wellbeing
6. Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment.
Application Instructions:
Please do not use the TES or Gloucestershire County Council application form. Please use The Cotswold School Application Form which can be downloaded via our website here.
Please complete the application form in full to ensure that full consideration can be given to all candidates and to comply with legal requirements relating to recruitment in schools.
Please do not include a CV or write ‘see CV’ in any sections on the form.
Please ensure that you include the title of the post that you are applying for (Section 1).
Please provide an explanation for any gaps in chronological dates relating to education and employment history (Sections 4,5 & 6).
If you are not writing a covering letter to submit with your application, then please complete Section 10, in full.
Please provide full details of two referees (Section 11).
Both declarations (Sections 15 & 16) must be signed and dated.
Once completed, please return your application form by email to Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer, cchapple@thecotswoldschool.co.uk.
If returning by post, please send to Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer, The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BD.
The closing date and time must be strictly adhered to.
All information given will be treated as confidential.
The Cotswold School is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require additional help with our recruitment process, please contact Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer (contact details above).
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr