Total 22 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Little London Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in the Early years foundation stage (EYFS). This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy as the successful applicant will be expected to support the professional work of teachers' by overseeing agreed learning activities within a predetermined supervision structure. These activities could be for individuals, groups or whole classes.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (or willingness to work towards) (Level 4).
• Previous experience of working with children of the relevant age range in a learning context.
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/ foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a Fixed Term SEND Learning Support Assistant vacancy.

We require an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant who is keen to work in Key Stage 1.

Monday to Friday, 8.30 until 15.15pm. 31.25 hours per week, term time only. December 2024 until 31st August 2025

Start date: December 2024

Salary: Scp 6-7 pro rata

Our vision statement ‘Be kind, be proud, strive for success’ underpins everything we do. We are proud of our enthusiastic children and dedicated staff team, who make Stoke Park a friendly and exciting place to be. At the heart of a diverse and ever-changing community, Stoke Park Primary is a wonderful place to work.

Our staff survey (January 2024) confirmed that staff are 100% ‘proud to work at Stoke Park’ 100% of staff "enjoy working here" and would recommend working at our school .

The successful candidate will be:

• A positive and enthusiastic addition to our lively learning community
• An excellent teaching assistant with high expectations of self and all children; someone who is committed to raising standards of learning and achievement
• An inspirational person who is able to motivate all pupils to learn; someone who is genuinely interested in children learning in a creative and engaging way.
• Experienced and committed to positive behaviour management strategies.
• Personable, approachable and able to build positive working relationships with adults and children.
• Solution focused and resilient; someone who can offer and receive support as part of a team.
• A passionate team player who will play an active role in all aspects of school life and contribute to the development of our school.

What we offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team of professionals who care about each other
• Creative, enthusiastic children with amazing ideas, who will make you smile on a daily basis
• A supportive and encouraging leadership team who value integrity
• The opportunity to work with other professionals across Cathedral Schools Trust
• Training and development opportunities for all staff
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

Closing date: We are taking applications on a rolling basis. candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after their application is received.

Safeguarding statement: Stoke Park Primary 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. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of the interview process.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team of professionals who care about each other
• Creative, enthusiastic children with amazing ideas, who will make you smile on a daily basis
• A supportive and encouraging leadership team who value integrity
• The opportunity to work with other professionals across Cathedral Schools Trust
• Training and development opportunities for all staff
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding statement: Stoke Park Primary 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. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of the interview process.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity to join North Star Academy Trust following recent growth and are seeking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic and efficient Site Assistant to be responsible for maintaining the school estates across our academies. The role is based within North Bristol, and a driving license is required in order to travel between academies.

Working under the direction of the Estates Manager, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth running of our school, with responsibility for ensuring the school estates are well maintained, safe and fit for purpose at all times.

Duties will include:

• Act as a main keyholder and be responsible for the opening/ closing
• Carrying out reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks
• Portering duties
• Completing compliance tasks, e.g. fire, legionella, meter readings, emergency lighting, etc.
• Carrying out maintenance work such as painting & decorating, basic plumbing and carpentry work.
• Supervising and monitoring of contractors, ensuring safe systems of work are in place.
• Following and promoting a strong Health and Safety culture

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A friendly working environment
• An experienced, motivated and supportive staff team
• Training, where this is required to strengthen certain skill sets

You will be required to work up to 37 hours per week. The shift pattern will be discussed at interview. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday per annum (pro rata for part-time), to be arranged by prior agreement, plus bank holidays.

Please contact the school if you would like to come and visit, or for any further information. The attached job description and person specification outline the main requirements of the role.

Applications for part-time working will be considered. Interviews will be held upon receiving suitable applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a Fixed Term SEND Learning Support Assistant vacancy to start on 25th November 2024

We require an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant who is keen to work in Key Stage 1.

Monday to Friday, 8.30 until 15.15pm. 31.25 hours per week, term time only. 25th November 2024 until 31st August 2025

Start date: 25th November 2024

Salary: Scp 6-7 pro rata

Our vision statement ‘Be kind, be proud, strive for success’ underpins everything we do. We are proud of our enthusiastic children and dedicated staff team, who make Stoke Park a friendly and exciting place to be. At the heart of a diverse and ever-changing community, Stoke Park Primary is a wonderful place to work.

Our staff survey (January 2024) confirmed that staff are 100% ‘proud to work at Stoke Park’ 100% of staff "enjoy working here" and would recommend working at our school .

The successful candidate will be:

• A positive and enthusiastic addition to our lively learning community
• An excellent teaching assistant with high expectations of self and all children; someone who is committed to raising standards of learning and achievement
• An inspirational person who is able to motivate all pupils to learn; someone who is genuinely interested in children learning in a creative and engaging way.
• Experienced and committed to positive behaviour management strategies.
• Personable, approachable and able to build positive working relationships with adults and children.
• Solution focused and resilient; someone who can offer and receive support as part of a team.
• A passionate team player who will play an active role in all aspects of school life and contribute to the development of our school.

What we offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team of professionals who care about each other
• Creative, enthusiastic children with amazing ideas, who will make you smile on a daily basis
• A supportive and encouraging leadership team who value integrity
• The opportunity to work with other professionals across Cathedral Schools Trust
• Training and development opportunities for all staff
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

Closing date: Monday 4th November,midnight

Interviews: Thursday 7th or Friday 8th November 2024

Safeguarding statement: Stoke Park Primary 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. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of the interview process.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A friendly and collaborative team of professionals who care about each other
• Creative, enthusiastic children with amazing ideas, who will make you smile on a daily basis
• A supportive and encouraging leadership team who value integrity
• The opportunity to work with other professionals across Cathedral Schools Trust
• Training and development opportunities for all staff
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding statement: Stoke Park Primary 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. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of the interview process.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking someone who is:

• Who is well-organised
• Has a can-do attitude
• Someone who is prepared to liaise closely with teachers, parents and outside agencies
• Enthusiasm and passion for working with pupils
• High expectation of all children in every aspect of school life
• An ability to use their own initiative
• Actively engaged in their own CPD
• Flexible and has a can do attitude. The person securing this role will teach whole classes for PPA and leadership time cover across the school. In addition to this, our HLTA staff members are expected to (at short notice) cover classes with a positive and can do attitude.
• Someone with the HLTA qualification or relevant experience and an agreement to complete the qualification through personal online study

What the school offers its staff

• A very happy and supportive staff team
• Pupils who are eager to learn, beautifully behaved and a pleasure to teach (our pupils behaviour was graded as Outstanding at our Ofsted Inspection in November 2023).
• Opportunities for excellent further professional development within our staff team and wider working with our cluster schools
• An excellent HLTA team who work across the school and support each other
• A positive working environment where staff care for one another and new staff are warmly welcomed
• Fantastic school facilities and resources
• An exciting curriculum to teach
• Outstanding teachers and teaching assistants to learn from and work with
• Engaged parents who work in positive collaboration with the school
• Dedicated PPA time (1 hour 30 minutes a week) in addition to being paid until 4pm each day to plan work and complete assessments/mark books.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement Hambrook Primary 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

The Learning Support Assistant role at The Castle school offers variety and challenge. Within this role you will be working within a strong team of staff who are focused on supporting teaching and learning within the classroom to benefit all students with additional needs. Your role outside the classroom is also key, as you will be liaising with parents and carers and developing and reviewing individual learning plans for a small group of students.

About you

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting the individual both within and outside of the classroom environment. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the confidence to challenge and the creativity to motivate. You will also provide planned bespoke interventions with groups of children across the school.

You will be:

• keen to learn with a positive outlook
• able to work on your own initiative
• experienced in working with children
• able to work as part of a team
• willing to undertake training
• enthusiastic and have the skills to challenge and motivate all our pupils.
• able to cope with challenge and competing demands on your time
• resilient, creative and able to ‘think outside the box’

What the school offers its staff

About us

Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
• An open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We offer a unique opportunity for gifted and enthusiastic individuals to spend up to two academic years in the school and classroom environment, gaining a breadth of experience working with students and contributing to the extra-curricular activities within the school. This post is offered as a fixed term contract until August 2026 in the first instance.

You will provide daily cover for absent subject teachers and work as a Teaching Assistant alongside lead teachers in supporting the learning of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and assist in the delivery of extra-curricular activities such as Sport, and / or Performing Arts.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to relate well to both children and adults, be able to work constructively as part of a team, have a willingness to gain experience of classroom practice having a genuine interest in working with young people. This post may be attractive to those looking to follow a career into teaching or newly qualified teachers without a current position.

What the school offers its staff

Salary paid at Band G points 14-17 in the range £27,334 to £28,770 starting point depending on experience, length of service and qualifications. Actual salary based on hours and weeks worked is calculated at £23,680 - £24,924 per annum subject to any continuous service.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

You’ll support and extend young children’s learning through the curriculum across the school. You’ll work closely with the teachers to monitor the pupils’ progress and development. You will cover classes 3 days a week across the school whilst teachers take their PPA time and the other 2 days a week you will work with the EYFS and Year 1 Inclusion Team. You may be dealing with very specialised needs, using your skills and experience to assist pupils in their learning environment.

About you

It is essential that you have demonstrable experience in supporting all pupils, including those with specialist needs. You should have proven experience and strong knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and EYFS and Year 1 teaching and learning. You will be able to work independently and take initiative whilst working collaboratively with a dedicated team. You’ll be a confident communicator and a positive role model for students and colleagues alike.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Lyde Green Primary is a fresh and exciting new school based at Lyde Green near Bristol. Our aim is to inspire and encourage a passion for lifelong learning in our children, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that our children grow and thrive on their journey through school. Our curriculum places huge importance on reading and a love of books. It also promotes the ‘big ideas’ of diversity, society and exploration.

Our dedicated team of staff model themselves as lifelong learners and put our children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do and they work hard to ensure children remain challenged, motivated and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us.

We value kindness, resilience and tolerance and expect our children and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another.

We can offer you:

• A brand-new school with modern resources in which you can make your mark;
• A commitment to CPD and development of all staff, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust to allow all staff to thrive
• a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a growing school.
• an ethos which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
• An open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Little London Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy as the successful will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• The ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Level 3 to join our supportive and talented team at Bristol Brunel Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

Bristol Brunel Academyis aforward-thinkingAcademy based in Speedwell, Bristol, rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2023. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive growing reputation within our community.

The Academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the Academy including representation within the staff body.

Our students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community. Visitors comment on the 'pride' in the Academy from staff and students. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and state of the art facilities.

What the school offers its staff

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.

CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be caring and supportive.
• Be committed to achieving excellent results.
• Support the Teachers to inspire and enthuse our students.
• Promote the well-being of our student’s providing guidance and support
• Be able to inspire learning and progress.

What the school offers its staff

• A salary of £17,225 - £17,803 per annum (OLOL Band 2, Scale points 3 - 5).
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
• Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

The Learning Support Assistant role at The Castle school offers variety and challenge. Within this role you will be working within a strong team of staff who are focused on supporting teaching and learning within the classroom to benefit all students with additional needs. Your role outside the classroom is also key, as you will be liaising with parents and carers and developing and reviewing individual learning plans for a small group of students.

About you

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will reinforce the excellent work of the teaching staff by supporting the individual both within and outside of the classroom environment. You will be a professional role model to the pupils, with the confidence to challenge and the creativity to motivate. You will also provide planned bespoke interventions with groups of children across the school.

You will be:

• keen to learn with a positive outlook
• able to work on your own initiative
• experienced in working with children
• able to work as part of a team
• willing to undertake training
• enthusiastic and have the skills to challenge and motivate all our pupils.
• able to cope with challenge and competing demands on your time
• resilient, creative and able to ‘think outside the box’

What the school offers its staff

About us

Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
• An open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and teaching staff to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students. You will support students by helping to implement whole-school SEND priorities and enable students to engage with their learning and reach their full potential. The role will involve working alongside a team, supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

About you

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, conscientious and caring individual to join our team of Teaching assistants. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative and work independently are essential skills. You will need to adjust your techniques and activities according to students' responses, so proven ability to think on your feet is vital.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.

Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.

We can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
• A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• An open and honest culture
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 16th September, 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Specific experience is less important than a willingness to gain experience of classroom practice and working with students.

• Interest in working with young people in a classroom environment.

• Good written communication and interpersonal skills

• An interest in education.

• An eagerness to learn quickly.

• Good subject knowledge, in at least one area

• Some knowledge of the secondary curriculum.

• Some knowledge of behaviour and learning strategies/programmes

• To be able to take responsibility for planning work

What the school offers its staff

We:

• have a very positive inspection by Ofsted under the new framework
• are in the process of developing/expanding our site due to our increasing popularity and increased admissions applications. This will further enhance our already excellent working environment/facilities and provide additional opportunities for your future development
• are a genuinely inclusive school. People matter; everybody matters. We live and breathe by our values
• have strong leadership at all levels. This is a deliberate way of working and the school ‘is well led by many’
• have a really strong pastoral system and structures, resulting in high levels of behaviour and buy-in from our students and parents
• have a talented, supportive staff who share and uphold the school’s values. They are committed to improving the school further and creating the best possible experiences for our students
• are part of a very special local community. Stratford upon Avon is a wonderful place to work.

Further details about the role

We offer a unique opportunity for gifted and enthusiastic individuals to spend up to two academic years in the school and classroom environment, gaining a breadth of experience working with students and contributing to the extra-curricular activities within the school.This post is offered as a fixed term contract until August 2026 in the first instance.

You will provide daily cover for absent subject teachers and work as a Teaching Assistant alongside lead teachers in supporting the learning of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and assist in the delivery of extra-curricular activities such as Sport, and / or Performing Arts.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to relate well to both children and adults, be able to work constructively as part of a team, have a willingness to gain experience of classroom practice having a genuine interest in working with young people. This post may be attractive to those looking to follow a career into teaching or newly qualified teachers without a current position especially in the areas of PE, Performing Arts, English, Maths, Science and Humanities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

What skills and experience we're looking for

What will you do?

• Work with individuals and groups of children to deliver learning programmes and encourage interaction in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with general pastoral care and attend to personal needs as appropriate.
• Supervise children during non-lesson times, accompany on trips, participate in meetings and training
• Feedback on child progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
• A good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate well, with adults and children across the Trust
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteriarequiredfor this role.

What the school offers its staff

About us and the role

Join the vibrant team at Avanti Gardens as a Teaching Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping young minds under the expert guidance of our dedicated teachers.You'll assistin creating an inspiring and organised classroom environment, ensuring every student feels included and has the opportunity to excel. Be a part of a community that values education andwell-being, and take pride in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual,moraland spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

Further details about the role

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.