Teaching Assistant
Salary: CSET10 £25,584 FTE, £13.26 per hourHours: 16 - 32.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2025
Location: Charfield Primary School, GL12 8TG
About the roleThe successful candidate will work closely with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and teaching staff to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students. You will support students by helping to implement whole-school SEND priorities and enable students to engage with their learning and reach their full potential.
The role will involve working alongside a team, supporting teaching and learning in the classroom to ensure the designated student is supported in their individual needs as outlined in their EHCP. Your role will also include some lunchtime cover.
About you
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, conscientious and caring individual to join our team of Teaching assistants. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative and work independently are essential skills.
You will need to adjust your techniques and activities according to students' responses, so proven ability to think on your feet is vital. You’ll need good English and Maths skills.
About usCharfield Primary is a small and friendly school set in beautiful grounds in the centre of Charfield Village.
Charfield aims to inspire, ignite and encourage a passion for lifelong learning, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that children grow and thrive on their journey through school. Our curriculum places huge importance on reading and a love of books.
It also promotes the ‘big ideas’ of diversity, society and exploration.
Our dedicated team of staff model themselves as lifelong learners and put our children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do, working hard to ensure children remain challenged, motivated and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us.
The school boasts wonderful facilities such as a forest-style school, large playing fields, climbing equipment and surrounding woodlands.We value enthusiasm, responsibility and resilience and expect our children and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another.
We can offer you:
A beautiful school with fantastic grounds in which you can make your mark; A commitment to CPD and development of all staff, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust to allow all staff to thrive
a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a friendly and supportive school.
an ethos which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion
Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
Values, ethos and vision that are lived
An open and honest culture
Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions=
Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
Discounted gym membership
Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
Cycle to work scheme
Dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 14th October, 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Interviews will take place w/c 9th September.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
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CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.