Teaching Assistant

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teaching Assistant to join a School based in Cumbria.

The School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work as part of their Learning Support Team ideally from 27 August 2024. The School is non-selective. They are fully committed to providing an inclusive environment for their learners to thrive and grow.

This is a term time only position with an additional requirement to attend all INSET days, usually five per year, which fall outside of the School terms and to work any Public Holidays when the School is operational. Applicants need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and be prepared to support pupils across their Senior School Campus years 7-11.

Knowledge and experience of SEND and familiarity of working with and implementing interventions for individuals with Communication and Interaction, Sensory, Cognition and SEMH difficulties would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification Level 3 or above (Support for Learning in Education), although consideration will be given to those working towards relevant qualifications, have a professional and committed attitude to work at all times and be able to adopt flexible teaching styles and approaches.

They are looking for applicants with a calm, approachable personality, team spirit and an interest in extending their professional development, and keen to keep up to date with new research and changes within the field of SEND. It is expected that the successful applicant will be fully committed to the demands of a coeducational boarding and day school and would be able to enhance the School’s extracurricular programme.

Job Type: Term Time 37.5 hours a week however they will consider candidates seeking part-time hours.

Salary: £17697.49 - £20011.61 (£11.92-£13.48) per hour depending on qualifications) Pay will be reviewed in September 2024 with the potential for of an increase.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 Hours per week however they will also consider candidates seeking part time hours
• Term time only-34 weeks

Ability to commute/relocate:

• reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE Math and English Language or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teaching Assistant

Expected start date: 27/08/24

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2093720 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.