Teaching Assistant
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN
Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Part-time: Considered for the right applicant
Working arrangement: 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial — you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay, subject to probation and successful completion of trial conditions.
About The Role
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our educational team and help deliver an outstanding curriculum, motivate pupils, and achieve positive outcomes for our young people. The successful candidate will have experience working with young people with a range of complex learning needs and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these needs impact learning and behaviour. You will largely be working with pupils on a 1:1 basis to support their transition into school and their academic and personal progress.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals with experience working with young people with complex learning needs. You should know how to bring creativity and innovation to your support for pupils and their families. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to act as an ambassador for Brookthorpe Hall School.
What We Offer
* The chance to work in a close-knit, passionate team
* Opportunities to contribute to the development of the school
* Professional growth and access to a network of senior colleagues across Options Autism
* The satisfaction of making a real, positive impact on young people’s lives
Qualifications Required
* Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) – essential
* Ability to drive school vehicles – desirable
Application Requirement
As part of your application, please provide written examples of your knowledge and experience, particularly demonstrating how you have supported pupils 1:1, worked with pupils with complex needs, contributed to positive outcomes, and collaborated with colleagues. Clear, specific examples will help us understand your suitability for this role.
About The School
Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 16, catering for pupils with SEMH/ASC/Complex trauma. We are part of Options Autism and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We operate within Outcomes First Group, delivering high-quality education and care for neurodivergent young people.
Safeguarding and Benefits
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and financial security.
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Wellbeing support services and health checks
* Flexible benefits through Vista platform (including health, insurance, discounts, cycle to work, electric car schemes, and more)
Notes
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Compliance
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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