Teaching Assistant
Grateley House School, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8TA
£12.21 an hour
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 37 hours a week
Monday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 5.00pm
We require applicants who can drive and who are prepared to drive our school vehicles.
This role doesn’t not offer sponsorship.
The Cambian Group is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. Grateley House is growing and as we expand our offer, we are seeing to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join and support our dedicated team.
Grateley House is a successful 38-week school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, for young people, aged 11 – 19, with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, typically, high functioning and/or with associated disorders.
The school currently has 36 students on roll; however, this will increase over the next three years as the school embarks on an exciting period of growth.
We offer a broad, balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum, rooted in the National Curriculum, delivered by an experienced and dedicated staff team. Our aim is to fully prepare our students for successful lives beyond Grateley House.
About the role
This is a rewarding role, well suited to individuals who are motivated by a desire to support children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs. The role also provides valuable experience for those who are considering a career in teaching. The successful candidate will receive full training and continuous support.
The main focus of this role will be to:
Support students in lessons and during non-structured time;
Assist the teacher in the preparation of work, resources and equipment for lessons;
Support students during on and off-site activities as appropriate;
Complete required paperwork to record observations and interventions.
What are we looking for in you?
Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided;
You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths;
You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long-term aims and drive for continuous improvement. In return, we will offer you a professional and supportive team and a genuine opportunity to develop
As a school, we feel it is important to hire for the right attitude, which is why we look for Teaching Assistants who are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day-to-day pressures that a special school environment brings.
The school is easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester and surrounding areas.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based purely on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.
Cambian Group Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
