The Governors are looking to appoint dedicated and confident staff to join our teaching support team. Teaching assistants, are also part of a tutor group team and support their pupils across the curriculum. They are an absolutely vital part of our staff team.
The current posts are to initially support across the secondary phase. We are looking for candidates who have the knowledge and skills to support the learning of pupils across the curriculum and are confident to support learners working generally between Year 3 and Year 7 Age Related Expectations (within the secondary phase). However, a number of our pupils do study GCSEs at KS4 as well as range of other accreditations. In carrying out their duties and responsibilities effectively, teaching support staff will provide high quality support for teachers, the curriculum and the school.
At Alderman Knight it is important to us that we enable our staff to work to their strengths. However, it is also important to us that our staff feel confident supporting all our young people. Although we have 4 phases across the school – KS2, KS3, KS4 and Post 16, we are one school and we promote a community feel, and all phases, have opportunities to interact and work together. Therefore, although this role is to support in our secondary phase, we provide opportunities to grow and develop staff knowledge and skills, including working in different key stages and provision of high quality CPD.
So, if you are passionate about supporting young people with a range of additional needs, and are looking for a new, exciting and immensely rewarding role, please have a look at what we can offer – we might just be that next step in your career, that you are looking for! In return for your commitment we can offer you:
Commitment to well-being: The school places great emphasis on the well-being of its staff, recognising individual needs and providing the necessary support for them to succeed in a rewarding environment.
Beautiful environment: The school was designed specifically to meet the needs of our pupils, the building is fully accessible, bright, welcoming, and conducive to a positive learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.
Supportive atmosphere: Staff members are part of a close-knit community that values teamwork and collaboration. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, encouraging both personal and professional growth.
Professional Development: Alderman Knight is committed to the ongoing development of its staff through continuous professional development (CPD), helping individuals build on their strengths and expand their skill sets.
An interesting and varied range of activities – no two days are the same!
Opportunities to be involved in the wider activities of the school and the local community.
Additional Perks:
Membership in either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (role dependent.)
Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Convenient Location: Situated next to the M5 on the edge of the Cotswolds, the school is easily accessible and close to excellent shopping facilities and local amenities.
On-site parking.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
One of the great things about the school is that staff and governors are never content to just ‘sit still’. Together with the local community and the Local Authority, we are continuing to look at ways we can further develop the school to ensure we always provide the very highest quality of support for all our young people and their families.All posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. It is now also a requirement for the school to carry out Social media checks on any person short listed for interview.