Frome College
Start date: September 2021
Salary: Grade 15, Point 3 £18,562 per annum, pro-rata. Actual salary £11,843. First Aid Allowance £243.76 per annum, pro-rata (optional)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 28 hours 25 minutes per week, Term Time Only. Mon & Wed 8.30am - 3.00pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8.45am - 3.00pm
Closing date: Monday 17th May (8am)
About us:
Frome College is a successful, vibrant and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1200 students. It is a fast-moving school undergoing exciting and rapid regeneration. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Vacancy details:
We want to hear from you if you are a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has experience of working with young people to facilitate access to learning.
Working within the Access to Learning Department, the ideal candidate will form part of a team of Teaching Assistants who provide consistently high standards of support in the areas of literacy, numeracy, language, behaviour, social skills, spelling, handwriting/presentation and promoting inclusion and excellent outcomes for all students. This role attracts the option of a First Aid allowance - full training will be provided to candidates interested in pursuing this qualification. Once qualified, you will support the school first aid provision on a rota basis.
To be considered for the role you will be able to demonstrate that you are:
• Able to provide excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate well with young people focusing on access to learning whilst building positive working relationships.
• Able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Able to provide clear instructions and guidance, using coaching and listening skills to support young people with access to learning.
• Able to promote an ethos of inclusion and equal opportunities for all, regardless of any special educational needs.
Please see the job description attached for further information.
Frome Community College 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.