What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHING ASSISTANT
32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours
Term-time only (37 weeks per annum).
Scale 1, points 2 – 6 £23,884 - £25,467 pa full time equivalent
Pro-rata actual salary 74.49% of FTE = £17,791 - £18,970pa.
Our preferred hours are Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.40pm, however these are negotiable.
Start date January 2025
Are you interested in working with children of secondary school age and are you looking to either start or continue your career in education?Our teaching assistants work 37 weeks a year (term-time only) in school supporting our students and, other than one day’s training per year, benefit from all Federation school holidays.
We are looking for someone who is motivated to inspire students’ learning.The successful candidate will provide learning support or specific intervention to students and will work within small groups as directed by teaching staff to complement the work of a teacher or by the SENCOs for identified intervention.This is a fantastic opportunity to join astrong and supportive team of teaching assistantswithin a high-performing Federation, with excitingopportunities for further professional development and promotionfor successful applicants.
The College has a Designated Special Provision (DSP) for students with Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD). Students would normally be offered a place in this provision if they are working at or below National Curriculum Level 2. The DSP provides a bespoke and nurturing curriculum which promotes outstanding progress.
Catmose College is part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation which currently consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School. This provides wider opportunities for staff, giving them broader experience across different organisations.
We have superb facilities throughout, with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers; the College is able to offer a truly exceptional technology-led learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
Staff areable to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.
• Outstanding facilities.
• A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.
• Highly rated average final salary Government Pension Scheme.
• A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
• Free parking.
Further details about the role
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal) via email cpugh@catmosecollege.com.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.