Teaching Assistant

Downend School, Bristol, BS16 6XA

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
6 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - until 31/08/2025
Pay scale: CSET10 £24,294 FTE, £18,355 prorated

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

The 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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.

Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.

We can offer you:

Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
Values and vision that are lived not laminated
An open and honest culture
A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
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 16th September, 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.