8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    31 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£22,737 - £23,893

Pay scale

LCC 3.6-9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) is an ‘all-needs specialist school’ catering for over 250 pupils aged 4-19 years with a range of different needs and abilities, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school was legally formed on 1stJanuary 2024 following the merger of Ambergate Sports College and The Grantham Sandon School, two schools that were judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted prior to the merger (Ambergate campus March 2023 and Sandon campus April 2023). Our two sites are currently known as ‘Ambergate Campus’ which is situated towards the west side of Grantham town, and ‘Sandon Campus’ which is to the East.

‘Unique learners. Limitless learning.’

We see every member of our school community as a ‘unique learner’ capable of ‘limitless learning’, through the acceptance and celebration of diversity, pupils’ rights and the belief that all children and young people can learn, achieve and fully participate in school and wider community life, whatever their circumstances.

At GANF we offer a high-quality curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are committed to providing the best possible education and school experience for every pupil. Staff and pupil well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

GANF is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging Teaching Assistant to help us provide the best support and actively encourage pupil learning and development.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

What the school offers its staff

The benefits we can offer:

  • An outstanding induction process
  • A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
  • A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
  • An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
  • An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
  • Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
  • Bike2Work Scheme

Further details about the role

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact: Marie Harris-Duncan on 01476 564957.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 15 November 2024 at 12 midday.

Interviews will take place: TBC

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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.

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About Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
251 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Phone number
01476564994

Arranging a visit to Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@ganf-cit.co.uk.

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