Job Introduction
Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you thrive in a friendly and supportive environment? Carterton Community College is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our highly-valued support staff team.
This is an exciting time to be part of our community. We are a dynamic and rapidly improving school with a strong drive for higher standards, committed to delivering the very best to our pupils.
This is a highly rewarding, full-time role (27.5 hours per week over 5 days) that offers an ideal chance to make a real difference in students' lives.
You will need a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, prior experience working with young people, and the skills to effectively support learning in a classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities
Your varied and crucial role will focus on motivating our students to reach their full potential. You will be:
- Providing essential support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), both within the classroom and in specialised learning bases.
- Collaborating closely with teachers, adapting your approach to meet diverse pupil needs.
- Building successful and trusting relationships with students to encourage their social and educational development.
- Actively contributing to planning and review discussions concerning students with SEND.
- Assisting students with activities outside the classroom, such as school trips and providing exam support (e.g., as a reader or scribe).
Join a happy and purposeful community where your work is highly valued. In return for your commitment, we offer:
- Friendly and welcoming students who are eager to learn.
- A culture based on shared values and mutual respect.
- A team of committed and professional colleagues.
- Excellent professional development opportunities and ongoing support.
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school to see our community in action.
- To Apply: Find further details and the required OCC or TES application form on the school’s website or the TES website.
- Submission: OCC application forms must be returned to recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
