1:1 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Royal High Bath is looking to appoint a full time, highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, hardworking team.

You will provide 1:1 support to a visually impaired child on a daily basis, providing key support during lessons. You will help the child to manage transitions and instructed sessions, including lunch and play times, and will also deliver a programme of therapy recommendations, as directed by the class teacher and outlined in the EHCP.

You will need previous experience of working with children in a 1:1 capacity and will also ideally have experience of working with children/young people with a range of SEN. Additional experience of producing specialist resources for children and young people with sensory impairment and other SEN, is required. Ideally, you should have either a Braille or British Sign Language (Level 2) qualification, or be willing to undertake such training outside of the working day.

About the School: 

Royal High Bath is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school, and part of the GDST network of schools.

We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.

Benefits: 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for qualifications 
• Generous pension schemes 
• Free life assurance benefit 
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools 
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 
• A Cycle to Work scheme 
• Free lunches during term time 
• Access to our free BUPA Employee Assistance programme 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

To apply, please complete an application form by clicking the apply button.

Applications must be received by midday on Monday 28 October 2024.

Royal High Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.