Teaching Assistant

35 hrs per week term time + INSET days (39 weeks per year)
Hours: 8.15am – 15.45pm + 3 hours per term for parent’s evenings.
Starting at Bucks Pay Range 1b.6 FTE: £14,787 - £ 17,418  per annum pro rata. Actual pay = £11,866.80 per annum

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in the first instance at Maplewood school in Downley until the end of the Summer term. Following that working across 2 school sites, the other site being Chiltern Gate School based in the Cressex area of High Wycombe.

Chiltern Gate and Maplewood Schools are ambitious and forward-thinking special schools, working to become outstanding within the next 3 years. The ‘good’ rating by OFSTED achieved at both schools has recognised the hard work by all staff in reviewing, restructuring and refreshing almost every element of both schools since previous inspections in December 2012 (Chiltern Gate) and 2013 (Maplewood). We are extremely proud of the schools and the benefits we bring to the children who attend.

We strongly recommend a visit to the schools to informally discuss the post with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are confident and innovative in our outlook, and seek the same from our staff.

Chiltern Gate and Maplewood Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.

We actively encourage you to tour the schools prior to completing your application, please call the school office on 01494 532621(Chiltern Gate School) or 01494 525728 (Maplewood School) to make an appointment, send all applications to: office@chilterngate.bucks.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12 Noon Monday 29th February 2016
Interviews: Friday 4th March 2016 am