Teaching Assistant

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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Full-time / Part-time considered - Term Time only plus 2 INSET days - core hours 8.25am to 3.25pm

Fixed Term Contract required as soon as possible until 31 August 2027 (with the possibility to extend)

GRADE JG4 (SCP 7 – 11) £26,403 to £28,142 (FTE) per annum, pro-rata (Example - Actual salary for a 37 hours per week £22,887 to £24,394 per annum)

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a strong and dynamic Learning Support team as a Teaching Assistant. Chew Valley School is a thriving and successful school and we are seeking the right person to assist us in achieving even greater success.

Job Purpose

To undertake work and care and support programmes with students that have significant special educational needs, including speech and language difficulties, Down Syndrome and Autism. To enable access to learning for students and to work alongside the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November at 9am

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Chew Valley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.