Teaching Assistant

School: Avanti Gardens School
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: part time 0.4, Permanent
Salary: Grade 2, (Actual Salary £5,333 – £5,383)
Closing Date: Monday 7th February 2022
Start Date: ASAP

About us and the role

We are looking for an innovative, inspirational Class Teaching Assistant who puts the welfare and progress of children at the centre of everything they do and are able to support our students in reaching their full potential.

Avanti Gardens School is part of the growing family of Avanti schools. Some Avanti schools are Hindu-designated faith schools, but Avanti Gardens is not a faith school. However, staff and students at Avanti Gardens School do not originate from any specific faith background; applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none. They will, however, be expected to be in full sympathy with the unique ethos and vision of the School and the Trust.

You will be working as part of a team who are passionate about providing the very best experience for our students.

This is a unique opportunity to help develop a new and innovative school, which will be shaped by three key elements for both students and staff: 

• Educational excellence 
• Character formation 
• Spiritual insight

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

What do we offer: 

• a strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight; 
• enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children; 
• a committed and motivated staff team; 
• an attractive working environment; 
• supportive parents; 
• great opportunities for professional development

What will you do? 

• Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes 
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher 
• To prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist the pupils in their use. 
• To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets. 
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for? 

• Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment. 
• Ability to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team 
• High degree of drive, resilience and enthusiasm

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks
Avanti Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.