Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Job

- Salary: Scale 3 FTE (£28,545 – £28,977) Inner London Pay Scale, Pro Rata £24,662 – £25,035

- Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm), Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days

- To Start: Subject To Notice (Or Sooner)

- Location: 352 Commercial Road London, E1 0LB, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

There is a wave of change at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement? 

We seek to appoint five ambitious and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be confident, have a proven track record of working effectively with young people and be willing to work individually and as a part of a team. This role will suit outgoing personalities who are looking for an exciting and rewarding role, and are able to develop a good rapport with students.

This is a school in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you want to make a difference to a child’s live, then this is an opportunity for you to do so.

From September 2023, Bishop Challoner’s two schools merged, creating one co-educational school. The school has 1232 students on roll, including 211 in the Sixth Form. Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply.

We Offer:

·      A strong commitment to your professional development and career management

·      An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and creative team

·      A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded

·      A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all

·      A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

·      Free gym on site

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      On site cycle storage

·      Free breakfast twice a week

·      Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee

·      A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school

·      A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff

We are looking for professionals with:

·      A willingness and ability to support our Catholic Ethos and Mission

·      Provide support for individual students inside the classroom

·      Support students with Special Education Needs and Learning Difficulties

·      Promote the English Curriculum

·      Promote good behaviour and positive values at all times to impact teaching and learning

·      Maintain a flexible and adaptable approach and be able to work in a variety of settings

·       Inspire, challenge and motivate students

If you have the passion and drive to help uphold high standards of conduct at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

• Closing Date:        Tuesday, 19th March 2024 at 12 noon
• Interviews:              TBC

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer.