Teaching Assistant
The Cotswold Academy, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BDThis job expired on 6 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.50 hours per week over 5 days (26 hours per week, over 4 days considered) (core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 3, Point 4 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£21,189 FTE) or Grade 5, Point 11 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (24,054 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst supporting our students
- To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
- Report back to teaching staff any issues or concerns with students and/or resources
- To set challenging expectations to promote self- esteem and independence
- A good communicator and team player
What the school offers its staff
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
- Opportunities to develop your career
- Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
- Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
- Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
To work with a class, providing appropriate one-to-one support for an individual pupil (including SEN pupils), or support for a small group of pupils of any ability and in any curriculum area. This may include break and lunch times on direction from Line Manager. Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures
Commitment to safeguarding
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment.
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About The Cotswold Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Cotswold Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@thecotswoldschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01451 820554
The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, has earned an Ofsted outstanding school with a reputation as a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive academy. It is an excellent place to teach, learn and develop; to share best practice and support the progression of fellow professionals and students.
Inclusive values
The values of friendship and knowledge, symbolised on our school badge, underpin all our learning and development activities and also ensure that we support the wellbeing of our students and staff. A non-selective school, we have a fabulous parent and carer community, who are supportive of and engaged with their children’s learning.
Excellent outcomes
The Cotswold School is ranked the highest comprehensive in the South-West, according to the influential Sunday Times Parent Power guide. We have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in the last four consecutive inspections.
Building the future
We continue to build on our success: we opened a Sixth Form centre in 2018 to support our thriving 16-18 provision; a fully refurbished theatre in 2019; and a £5.8 million 10-classroom space, new gymnasium and modernised science labs in 2021. Since September 2021, Year 7 student intake has increased by 30 places.
Outstanding learning and development
Our ethos is simple: a commitment to excellent teaching and aspiration, which drives progress and attainment. Children who learn with us thrive academically and personally, with opportunities to take part in a huge range of extra-curricular clubs; writing competitions and debates; performances; community fundraising; student leadership; and careers events.
Aspirations and destinations
The great majority of our students stay with us into the Sixth Form and progress, in many cases, to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, and a variety of other prestigious destinations.
Arranging a visit to The Cotswold Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@thecotswoldschool.co.uk.
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