Teaching Assistant

Gildredge House, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 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: 35 hours per week, term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated?
• Would you like to support children with high aspirations who are keen to learn?
• Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Teaching Assistant in our Secondary phase for our 4-16 free school. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with young children with ASD and have a person-centered approach. The general expectation of this role is that you can work on a 1:1 or small group basis, supporting the students with their SEMH needs. You will be working within a small team of highly dedicated and flexible staff who understand the need to be flexible in approach so that all children can be successful.

At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational Teachers and Teaching Assistants in an exciting environment where learning is fun. If you are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner - with the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and the belief that everyone can succeed - we want to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant at Gildredge House you will be expected to have the flexibility and skills to work within the department, providing appropriate support to the children and staff team in delivering the curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Gildredge House offers:

• continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-16
• an expectation of high academic standards
• strong discipline
• excellent pastoral care
• a range of extra-curricular activities
• parent and community involvement

As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:

• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
• Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
• LGPS Pension
• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
• On-site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Gildredge House

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: Through school
• School size: 1182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Gildredge House website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk
• Phone number: 01323400650
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gildredge-house (opens in new tab)

Gildredge House is an all-through 4-19 Free School, established in 2013.

Arranging a visit to Gildredge House

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk.

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