27.5 hours per week
Job advertisement
Grade 4 (currently £23,500-£23,893 pa pro rata)
Temporary term time only
5 days per week from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm
(Actual salary for 27.5 hours per week is £14,577.57-£14,821.36)
The Forest School is a successful and friendly 11-16 comprehensive co-educational School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the education of our students. They promote the learning and personal development of all students, including but not exclusively, those with special education needs and disabilities. Working as part of our Inclusion Team, the Teaching Assistant will provide support in the classroom and work with specific students, across all subject areas.
We require a suitably experience person to fill this post which contributes to our provision of the highest quality inclusion. You will work with students experiencing a variety of learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties, focusing primarily on supporting students to achieve their personal best. You will be calm, confident, organised and be able to create a positive learning environment. There may also be an option for further hours for after-school clubs. You will have:
Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent
Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students, staff and parents
Experience of working within a school environment or with young people
The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
Visits welcomed by appointment (please phone 01403 261086 ext 306).
Please apply via the Joining the Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website www.theforestschool.com
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students.
The successful applicants to this post will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.