Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistants required at Avalon School due to continued growth of our school.

Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ - together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life. Experience is not essential but dedication, patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is. We would love to hear from you if you think you could fulfil this post!

Grade 13- 32.5 hours per week 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days)

We are seeking positive, enthusiastic and dynamic candidates, able to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and excellent communication skills. In return, Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide mentoring for new support staff
• Provide a professional role model for other staff
• To support the admin roles of the class teacher in terms of
• o Keeping pupil files up to date
• o Ensuring that resources are prepared and ready for learning
• To be the first point of call in their absence
• To teach groups under the direction of the class teacher
• To teach the whole class, short term in the absence of the class teacher
• To plan and prepare lessons for groups you are teaching
• To deliver training to other staff within the federation

In return the school will offer the successful candidate:

• Full induction program and ongoing professional development
• Supportive staff team
• ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Access to Occupational Health Service

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager on 01278 496386, or email hr@poldenbower.org.uk

Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.