Teaching Assistant (No Experience Needed)

Are you looking for a new Teaching Assistant position for this academic year?

One of our partner SEN Trusts are looking to appoint a number of SEN Teaching Assistants on a permanent basis for one of their schools in the Berkeley area of South Gloucestershire. This is on a full time, permanent basis and you are not required to have previous Teaching Assistant experience, although this would be advantageous.

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Role: Teaching Assistant (no previous experience required)

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire   

Start: ASAP

Hours: 40 hours per week  - Term time only, permanent

Annual Salary:  £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary - dependant on experience and qualifications, Plus £1000 Welcome bonus

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. They aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos. 

Successful candidate qualities: 

• Whilst previous experience isn’t essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.
• A GCSE (or equivalent qualification) pass in Maths and English (Essential)
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. 
• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual 
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs 

For immediate consideration, please apply to this position with a copy of your up-to-date CV attached.

*Please note that the school are unable to offer sponsorship for these positions.

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