32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
One-year fixed term contract
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and suitably experienced person to take on a role supporting students in class.
The role of Learning Support Teaching Assistant is a rewarding and important one. George Abbot School is committed to creating a fully inclusive environment where all students are valued equally.
The SEND and Inclusion Team work in liaison with classroom teachers, ensuring appropriate differentiation for students and other specific in-class support requirements, so that every George Abbot student is able to meet their full potential. You should be an excellent communicator, be passionate about education and be able to have empathy for young people. The successful candidate will, potentially, work across our VI team as well as the Learning Support team.
More about George Abbot:
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
George Abbot School is an 11-18, large, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are an innovative and inclusive school which has a reputation for excellence in every area. Our Sixth Form is large and flourishing and we are a very popular school of choice for our community.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 November 2021
Interview date: to follow
George Abbot School 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.