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Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Grade 4pt 5-6 (30hours/week, 39weeks/year, term-time only) equates to 5 days a week, pro rata.
The Governors are seeking to appoint temporary part-time Teaching Assistants (30 hours per week) to start as soon as possible working in the ALN department within Bishop Gore School. The posts will be temporary until 31st August 2027 in the first instance..
Teaching Assistants provide a high level of learning support and guidance to pupils with varying degrees of ALN. Therefore, experience in this sort of role is strongly desirable but not essential. The Teaching Assistant will be required to support pupils in mainstream classes providing support to the class teachers. The Teaching Assistant will need to be flexible and prepared to work to suit the child’s learning needs.
This post has a First Aid responsibility. Training will be provided.
The minimum qualification required for this post is a level 2 or equivalent standard in literacy, numeracy and IT skills. The role will require an applicant who can relate well with young people and has a good understanding of child development and the learning process.
Bishop Gore School is a popular, very successful 11-18 comprehensive school. We are a diverse and inclusive school where the well-being of pupils and staff is at the heart of our work. Leaders are united in their determination to keep everyone safe and to help all pupils, whatever their background, to succeed.
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Bishop Gore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Safeguarding Statement
Bishop Gore 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. Appointments to post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.