Senior Teaching Assistant

Salary is on Scale 4

Actual Salary range: £19,206pa - £20,382pa

Part time hours are 32.5 per week x 37 weeks, plus 1 training day of 6.5 hours = 73.18% FTE 

Part time applications considered.

As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will work in close partnership with our teachers to help ensure that all students make outstanding progress. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, and deliver work to a whole group. Work will be set by the class teacher and resources will be provided.  You will also provide individual and small group interventions to support students’ needs. Within each subject there is support available from the subject lead to ensure that you are able to provide a high level of support to students.  A full programme of induction and continued professional development is also provided to ensure you are confident in fulfilling this role and to enable further professional development.  This is therefore an ideal role for a confident person, or for someone who wishes to pursue a future career in teaching. Above all, you will need to be resilient and dedicated to the wellbeing of our students. 

We have superb facilities throughout, with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers; the College is able to offer a truly exceptional technology-led learning environment. 

Catmose College is part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation which consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School. This provides wider opportunities for staff and gives a broader experience of working across the different organisations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and supportive team within a high-performing Federation, with exciting opportunities for further professional development and promotion for successful applicants.  

Staff are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:  

• Staff at top of scale may receive up to a 2% pay award annually for good performance.  
• A commitment to continued professional development.  
• Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.   
• Outstanding facilities.  
• A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.  
• Highly rated average final salary Government Pension Scheme.  
• A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.  
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.  
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.   
• Free parking.   
• Complimentary flu vaccination. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal), who may be contacted via email cpugh@catmosecollege.com. 

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.   

This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms and information are available online at www.rutlandfederation.com or by emailing office@rutlandfederation.com.   

• You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.  
• You should complete all sections of the application form.  
• On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees. It is our usual practice to request references before shortlisting and always ask for references before interviews.  
• It is a condition of employment that you have a successful DBS check made and can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.

Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 8 July 2022. You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP.  Applications can also be emailed to office@rutlandfederation.com.