Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    February 2025

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday 2 days per week 15 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - tbc - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

8,166 - 8,559

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Designated Teaching Assistant (maternity cover) to support the work of the SEND Department for pupils with SEND, complex and/or additional needs. The post-holder will be required to support the physical needs and care of pupils.

The successful candidate will have at least GCSE English & Maths and NVQ 2 (or equivalent) and two years relevant experience would be an advantage. A willingness and ability to undertake any necessary training is essential for the post.

The successful candidate will be expected to support pupils in the classroom as well as to provide additional support, personal care and intervention. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous experience of supporting pupils with SEND needs/disabilities within the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

On-site parking

Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1188 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01476 563017

KGGS is an outstanding selective academy of 1200 students where the focus in the classroom is on teaching and developing students and staff alike.
In 2019 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School achieved some of its best ever results with 91% of our students achieving 5+ in both English and Mathematics, a progress 8 score of 0.92 and an attainment 8 score of 7.0. The school has a large sixth form of approximately 320 students with an average A-level grade of B- achieved in 2019.
KGGS was placed as one of the top performing state schools in the East Midlands according to the Sunday Times Schools guide 2020.

Arranging a visit to Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email staffedavis@kggs.org.

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