Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Bath

Hours: Full-time - Mon to Fri, 8:30 - 3:30

Contract length: temporary, ongoing

Salary: £10 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible and September 2019

Job Reference: Graduate Teaching Assistant

"We are a growing school and are looking to expand our team"

"GOOD in all areas" OFSTED

As Graduate Learning Assistant, you will work as directed by the SENCO with individual students and groups of students, supporting with the monitoring of progress for individuals. You will assist in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct within the school and to provide support for colleagues through the enactment of School policy and procedure. You will be required to supervise students during break/lunchtime etc.

You will support colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy both within classrooms and in other defined learning environments. You will support designated colleagues in the preparation and presentation of learning resources of both an academic and pastoral nature. You will also be required to be fully involved with all special activities related to the School and to provide support to extended enrichment provision as directed.

We are a mixed Comprehensive School for 11-19 year old students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment.

We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. The school is focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique - every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. Our job is to find and foster these for all. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will be dynamic members of society when they leave the school.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree (ideally in core subjects) or alternative Level 4 course or above
• 'C' grades or above at GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• An aspiring teacher or someone committed to supporting students within the SEN area at Key Stage 3 or 4, or support students specifically with language needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Effective ICT skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments
• Ability to motivate and to support learning

Additional skills and experience:

• Other SEN/welfare qualification(s)
• Additional language skills to support our diverse student population
• Previous experience in providing literacy or numeracy support at Key Stage 3 or 4 will be a distinct advantage
• First Aid experience

What we can offer you:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no timesheets or umbrella fees
• CPD including training from the National Autistic Society and Team Teach
• Referral Scheme for friends - £50 per referral
• Online diary management, payslips and feedback
• Your own dedicated Education Recruitment Consultant

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in benefiting from a supportive network of teachers across our large school and you are keen to progress your then please call today and quote "Graduate Teaching Assistant". I look forward to hearing from you.