What skills and experience we're looking for
Senior Teaching Assistant
32.5 Hours Per Week, Term time plus INSET
Standard working pattern 08:40 - 15:40, Monday to Friday
Starting Salary £28,624 FTE and £21,529 actual/pro rata
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to take on the responsibilities of Senior Teaching Assistant. We would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of, or a particular interest in, supporting positive behaviour.
Within an agreed system of supervision, you will work with teachers to support teaching and learning and provide specialist support to maximise pupil development and achievement.
You will be expected to carry out specified work to develop parental engagement. You may also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers in unforeseen / unplanned circumstances.
Experience of working in a special school setting is desirable but not essential.
Just like our stunning location, our fantastic school has so much to offer for teaching professionals looking for a new challenge.
Please apply by completing a Fells Trust Teaching Staff application form available via our website: and emailing to applications@thefellstrust.org
If you have any queries, please contact applications@thefellstrust.org
Closing date for applications: By Sunday 1st December 2024
Interviews will be held: TBC
Start date: ASAP
What the school offers its staff
A supportive environment for pupils and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.