Teaching Assistant

Are you committed and passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our students? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, in a successful school where every child truly matters?   We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and forward thinking Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about supporting our young people.  You will be joining our Inclusion Team, who are all dedicated to their work in supporting students at Gosford Hill School. You will work closely alongside classroom teachers to address barriers to learning and provide the best possible educational experience for students with SEND. The post is suitable for someone who either already has experience working with young people in schools, or someone who would like the opportunity to see what working in a school environment is like, and who may be thinking of a career in teaching in the future.

Our school is part of the River Learning Trust; our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate:

• all-round education, academic success, lifelong learning and strength of character
• sustainable continuous improvement; no school standing still
• all schools being good and outstanding, or improving rapidly
• collaboration that is raising standards, and reducing workload
• where pupils, staff, parents and communities value all we do to support the best possible outcomes and experiences for our children and young people
• This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

The River Learning Trust and Gosford Hill School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on the link List of offences that are not filtered 

Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. 

What benefits does the Trust offer to its employees?

• Annual pay increase for support staff (in line with grade boundaries) and for Teachers (subject to government framework and successful performance review)
• A Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with favourable terms for all employees
• Moving from the public sector? Those without a break in service can be reassured that RLT will recognise their continuous service.
• Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises that support you in and beyond your workplace.
• Offering flexible working wherever we can, in order to support the work life balance of our employees.
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

If you are interested in the post, please complete an application form outlining your reasons for applying and your suitability for the post. The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight Tuesday 5 July 2022 however, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be held Friday 8th July 2022.