Teaching Assistant

We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Learning Support Team ideally from 27 August 2024. Windermere School is non-selective. We are fully committed to providing an inclusive environment for our learners to thrive and grow.

This is a term time only position with an additional requirement to attend all INSET days, usually five per year, which fall outside of the School terms and to work any Public Holidays when the School is operational. Applicants need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and be prepared to support pupils across our Senior School Campus years 7-11.

Knowledge and experience of SEND and familiarity of working with and implementing interventions for individuals with Communication and Interaction, Sensory, Cognition and SEMH difficulties would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification Level 3 or above (Support for Learning in Education), although consideration will be given to those working towards relevant qualifications, have a professional and committed attitude to work at all times and be able to adopt flexible teaching styles and approaches.

We are looking for applicants with a calm, approachable personality, team spirit and an interest in extending their professional development, and keen to keep up to date with new research and changes within the field of SEND. It is expected that the successful applicant will be fully committed to the demands of a coeducational boarding and day school and would be able to enhance the School’s extracurricular programme.

To apply for this vacancy, please download the following from the Vacancies Section of our website: http://www.windermereschool.co.uk • An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process; • The Job Description for a Teaching Assistant; • The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders and return the correctly completed application form to the Head’s PA, Windermere School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District LA23 1NW, or email HR@windermereschool.co.uk.

Windermere School is 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. Windermere School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1NW

Job Type: Term Time 37.5 hours a week however we will consider candidates seeking part-time hours.

Salary: £17697.49 - £20011.61 (£11.92-£13.48) per hour depending on qualifications) Pay will be reviewed in September 2024 with the potential for of an increase.

Benefits:

· Company pension

· Discounted or free food

· Free parking

· On-site parking

· Sick pay

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· 37.5 Hours per week however we will also consider candidates seeking part time hours

· Term time only-34 weeks

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Windermere: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

· GCSE Math and English Language or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teaching Assistant

Expected start date: 27/08/24