£12.08 an hour

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, term time only

UK applicants only. This role doesn’t not offer sponsorship

Grateley House School, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8TA

 The Cambian Group is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. Grateley House School is growing and as we expand our offer, we are seeking to recruit an inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teacher of Music with the energy and passion to change lives.

About Grateley House School

Grateley House is a successful 38-week residential school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, for young people, aged 11 – 19, with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, typically, high functioning and/or with associated disorders.

The school currently has 35 students on roll; however, this will increase over the next three years as the school embarks on an exciting period of growth.

We offer a broad and balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum, delivered by an experienced and dedicated staff team. Our aim is to fully prepare our students for successful lives beyond Grateley House School.

About the role

This role is ideal for those who have a genuine passion for helping children and young people, with a wide range of special educational needs, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. The successful candidate will receive full support and training.

The main focus of this role will be to:

• Support students in lessons
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of work, resources and equipment for the lessons
• Support students during on and off-site activities as appropriate
• Complete require paperwork to record observations and interventions

What are we looking for in you?

• Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment would be desirable, but not essential as training will be given
• You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long-term aims and drive for continuous improvement. In return, we will offer you a professional and supportive team and a genuine opportunity to develop

 As a school we feel it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for Teaching Assistants that are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day-to-day pressures that the classroom brings.

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based purely on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

The school is easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester and surrounding areas.