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Role: Teaching Assistant
Reports to: SENDCO
Contract: Part Time, Term Time Only
3 days per week to include Fridays
(core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)
Pay (depending on qualifications & experience): From Grade 3, point 4 of the NJC Local
Government Pay Scale (£24,404 FTE) to Grade 5, point 14 (£28,624 FTE.)
Closing Date: Friday, 1st August 2025, 9am.
From September 2025, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a
flexible attitude to support the inclusion of students at KS3-5.
The Teaching Assistant position will be working mainly in the classroom alongside the teacher
and also supporting pupils during break and lunchtimes. An interest in and experience of
working with young people with associated conditions of autism, social and emotional needs,
cognitive and learning needs as well as physical needs would be helpful. Experience working
within a school environment would be an advantage.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
·The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst
supporting our students
·To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
·Report back to teaching staff any issues or concerns with students and/or resources
·To set challenging expectations to promote self- esteem and independence
·A good communicator and team player
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
·Opportunities to develop your career
·Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
·A commitment to staff wellbeing
·Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal
care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education
(KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same
commitment.
Safeguarding Statement
The Cotswold 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.