Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989
Type: Permanent
School: The Castle School
Hours: 33 hours 45 minutes per week
Working Hours: 8.15am - 3.30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term Time: Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
Grade: 14 - (£25,185 - £25,989)
Actual Starting Salary: £19,672
Job Description
Teaching Assistants support students with a wide range of challenging needs including:
* Physical, language and communication difficulties
* Social and emotional difficulties
* Specific learning difficulties
The work may be with small groups, 1:1 or within the classroom and the schools' SEMH provisions.
Hours of work for Teaching Assistants are usually 8:15am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. In addition, colleagues are required to attend Department and Full Staff meetings. Part-time applications may be considered for the right candidate.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants should be:
* Enthusiastic
* Patient
* Flexible
* Initiative-driven
* Excellent in communication skills
* A team player
* Empathetic
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
What We Offer
* An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow.
* A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last.
* A competitive salary.
* Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust.
* An energised and professional working environment.
Additional Information
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Start Date: As soon as possible
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.
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