Senior School Teaching Assistant
Shrewsbury High School
Shropshire
- £22,795 - £27,681 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- GDST Regional Grade 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Senior School team who will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience of our students.
The successful applicant will support students academically and pastorally across Years 7-13 who experience barriers to learning. Primary support will be with a Year 10 student with additional needs. This role is seen as central to further enhancing our provision and is aimed at enhancing the learning experience of a wide range of students through one-to-one sessions, small group delivery, in class support and the delivery of study skills sessions across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Learning Enhancement (SENDCo), the Learning Enhancement faculty and staff more broadly to further the effectiveness of teaching and learning at Shrewsbury High School.
Small class sizes, conscientious and well-motivated students as well as a culture of working hard to achieve success ensure that this is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. The post is Fixed Term for one year in the first instance, 36 hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 days.
Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our students and helping them achieve their educational goals at Shrewsbury High School.
About the School
Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885; our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls. We welcome students aged 4-18 and we were created to put girls first, always. As leaders in educating girls, we offer exceptional teaching, tailored to the way girls learn. We encourage them to experiment, have a go and be brave. This is aided by small class sizes, expert pastoral care, collaboration, and teamwork. In our recent ISI Inspection Report (Nov 2022) we have been recognised as Excellent in all areas.
Shrewsbury High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. We are the only GDST school in the local area and as such we are able to bring all the advantages of this powerful network to our girls, including an alumnae network in excess of 70,000 members ready to support and mentor our students and staff. Being part of the GDST family of schools gives our staff the chance to share resources and innovative teaching opportunities, as well as a professional development framework to help you fulfil your ambitions. A culture of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence predominates and not only does this benefit our school, but also our staff who have access to the central expertise of the Trust’s Innovation and Learning team, which exists to support our teachers and schools in developing and delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Shrewsbury High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it, and the wider GDST family. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Applicants can apply using the link and should include a letter of application addressed to Mr Darren Payne, Head .
For further enquiries, please contact Julie Humphreys at hr@shr.gdst.net
Applications must be received by: 12 noon, Wednesday 12th June 2024
Interviews will take place on: Week beginning 17th June 2024
Shrewsbury High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is also subject to satisfactory references and a medical check.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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About Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885, our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls. We welcome students aged 4-18 and we were created to put girls first, always. As leaders in educating girls, we offer exceptional teaching, tailored to the way girls learn, we encourage them to experiment, have a go, be brave. This is aided by small class sizes, expert pastoral care, collaboration and teamwork. We are the only all-girls, all-through school in Shropshire. Our junior pupils have their own distinct school nestled in the heart of our Town Walls site, enabling a seamless transition from junior to senior school. Early pupils were among the first women to obtain university degrees and enter the professions. At Shrewsbury High we continue this pioneering tradition, attracting pupils of ability and talent who can make full use of what the school can offer.
Our wonderful location, in the heart of this creative and forward-thinking town gives our pupils unique opportunities to learn from, and contribute to, their local community. Being the town school offers our family of big sisters and little sisters a stimulating environment in which to grow and learn.
Shrewsbury High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. We are the only GDST school in the local area and as such we are able to bring all the advantages of this powerful network to our girls, including an alumnae network in excess of 70,000 members ready to support and mentor our students. Being part of the GDST family of schools gives our staff the chance to share resources and innovative teaching opportunities, as well as a professional development framework to help you fulfil your ambitions. A culture of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence predominates and not only does this benefit our school, but also our staff who have access to the central expertise of the Trust’s Innovation and Learning team, which exists to support our teachers and schools in developing and delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils.
As a member of the GDST family there are opportunities we can give that no other local school can; girls joining Shrewsbury High School are joining a very modern network in a rapidly changing world.
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