Teaching Assistant (Workplace Internship)

WORK PLACE INTERNSHIPS

WITH FINHAM PARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST AT FINHAM PARK SCHOOL

Paid Internship – role of full time Teaching Assistant at Finham Park School (33 hours p.w. TTO plus 3 days)

Do you want to gain work place experience before taking your next step?

Have you ever thought about a career in a school?

Grade 3 £23,114 - £ 24,294 (Actual Salary: £17,705 - £18,609) 

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?

Are you looking for a gap year experience before taking the next step into University, College or the work place?

Are you interested in potentially working in a school or educational environment?

Then this paid internship is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

You'll get a feel for life in a work environment. Your internship will give you the opportunity to:

•see what school life is like, discovering the power of education to transform young peoples’ lives

•gain experience of work placed routines, behaviours and professional expectations

•become part of an experienced Special Educational team at Finham Park

•shadow High Level teacher assistants (HLTAs)

•have 1 to 1 time with the school SENDCO

•have responsibility for supporting students with a range of special educational needs, both in the classroom and in small group settings

•receive training in supporting students with a range of SEND

•attend professional development events throughout the year to match your own areas of interest and personal development

•have personalised careers support including a 1 to 1 session with the Head of 6th Form and application guidance as required

•have one-to-one guidance from the Lion Alliance about a career pathway into teaching

DURATION

Internships last up to a full academic year (Sept 2024-July 2025)

* duration can be flexible to accommodate gap year travel plans*

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 33 hours per week (9a.m. – 4.00p.m), Term Time Only plus 3 days.

APPLY

Applications are submitted via the below link no later than 10th June 2024.

 https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=f988052a-288b-4efb-b8f6-d4c2c66cfa25

*support available with application and interview preparation. Please contact s.green@finhampark.co.uk to arrange*

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us. 

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2023 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

FIND OUT MORE

If you’re thinking of applying to the Internships Programme, but would like more information, contact us for an informal discussion.

To find out more email s.green@finhampark.co.uk or call 02476418135.