Teaching Assistant

Part time or Full time, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and passionate team from September 2018. This is a crucial role designed to support the progress, outcomes and well-being of students with Special Educational Needs, ensuring that they access learning; fulfill their potential, and take part in all aspects of school life. In order to do this the role involves working closely with the SEN Co-ordinator and the classroom teachers is required.

Turing House School is an inspirational new 11-19 secondary school, currently with years 7, 8 and 9, and has a strong focus on Science, Engineering and Music. Our founding cohort will enter KS4 in September, and we will have a Sixth Form in 2020. Our first two years have established us as a successful and exceptionally popular school, being oversubscribed with waiting lists for each year group. The school’s permanent site in Whitton will be ready in 2020, and until then we are based in high quality accommodation in Teddington and, from September 2018, a second site in Hampton.

You will join us at an exciting time as the school grows providing a rare opportunity to make a mark on the new school and develop your career with us.

The successful candidate will have: (see job pack for more details) 

• experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs, in the capacity of Teaching Assistant 

• have undertaken recent and relevant professional development

• GCSE or equivalent (NVQ level 2) passes in English and mathematics (literacy and numeracy)

• the ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required

• be flexible, committed and resourceful in supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes

• have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

• share the school’s mission and ethos

We can offer:

• a professionally-stimulating and supportive working environment

• opportunities for ongoing professional development

• the opportunity to be part of a growing school to develop your career and find your niche 

Choosing the right new school to work in is as important to you as choosing the right new staff is for us. If you are confident you can rise to the challenges we want to hear from you!

To register your interest and receive a recruitment pack, please visit www.turinghouseschool.org.uk/vacancies.php

For more information on the school please visit our website and if you would like to visit the school or have any questions please contact us at: vacancies@turinghouseschool.org.uk or 020 8069 6100.

The closing date for all applications is midday on Monday 2nd July. Interviews will take place soon after applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the arrangements by telephone and email.

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and references. Turing House School is an equal opportunity.