Teaching Assistant p/t (Maternity Cover)
Kesteven and Grantham Girls School, (KGGS) we are seeking to appoint a Designated Teaching Assistant (maternity cover) to support the work of the SEND Department for pupils with SEND, complex and/or additional needs. The post-holder will be required to support the physical needs and care of pupils.
At KGGS, we are ambitious for all our learners. Our curriculum is knowledge-based to inspire our students. It is rich and ambitious to challenge them; and it is engaging and broad to enable them to achieve well.
This is under-pinned by our core values of compassion, teamwork, respect, integrity and resilience, which allow us to help nurture and support our students, enabling them to pursue and strive for the highest standards they can achieve in both their formalised and wider curriculum activities.
KESTEVEN AND GRANTHAM GIRLS' SCHOOL
JUDGED AS OUTSTANDING BY OFSTED
Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
Required for February 2025
Part-time (2 days per week, 15 hours, 38 weeks per year, term time only)
Grade 3, Points 6-9 (Actual Pro Rata Salary: £8,166 - £8,559)
The successful candidate will have at least GCSE English & Maths and NVQ 2 (or equivalent) and two years relevant experience would be an advantage. A willingness and ability to undertake any necessary training is essential for the post.
The successful candidate will be expected to support pupils in the classroom as well as to provide additional support, personal care and intervention.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous experience of supporting pupils with SEND needs/disabilities within the classroom.
KGGS students are enthusiastic and highly motivated whilst the school’s ethos is supportive in ensuring students are happy, appropriately challenged, enjoy their learning and achieve well.
If you feel you can inspire, challenge and achieve at KGGS then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Friday 6th December 2024
Please note that KGGS reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Application forms and further information, including our Privacy Notice for job applicants, can be downloaded from our school website www.kggs.org.
Please return the application form along with a covering letter, (no longer than 2 sides of A4), explaining why you are a strong candidate for the post we have available, to:
Mrs Elizabeth Davis, PA to the Headteacher
KGGS, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9AU
Telephone: 01476 563017 Ext 172
E-mail: staffedavis@kggs.org
Website: www.kggs.org
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children consequently an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required.
All applicants are invited to complete the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form, which should be returned to staffedavis@kggs.org . This form is anonymous and is not part of the selection/interview process.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.