Frome College
Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Sept 21
Salary: Grade 15, Point 3 £18,562 per annum, pro rata. Actual salary £11,844
Contract: 28 hours 25 minutes per week, Term Time Only. Mon & Wed 8.30-3.00, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8.45-3.00
Vacancy details:
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant at Frome College. 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 their access to learning. Working within the Learning Support Department, the ideal candidate will form part of a team of Teaching Assistants, who provide high standards of support in the areas of literacy, numeracy, language, behaviour, social skills, promoting inclusion and excellent outcomes for all students.
To be considered for the role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate well with young people focusing on access to learning whilst building positive working relationships.
• Ability 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.
• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
• Promote an ethos of inclusion and equal opportunities for all, regardless of any special educational needs.
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 town itself is a cultured town with many restaurants, 2 theatres and the popular monthly Sunday Market.
Benefits of working at Frome College offers the opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce. We offer staff welfare events, free parking, onsite catering, nursery and discounted access to leisure centre. Employees also have access to various opportunities as part of My Staff Shop with Somerset County Council including Cycle to Work Scheme.
We are committed to supporting your CPD.
Closing date: Friday 2nd July (8am)
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.