Position: Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover, 1:1 support
Location: Sundial House, Sundial Stables, Jumps Road, Farnham, GU10 2LB
Contract Type: Full time and term time only
Contract Term: Maternity Cover initially, possible permanent contract to be discussed at a later date
Start Date: 18th April 2023
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th February 2023, 9am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Interviews: week beginning 27th February 2023 (early interviews for suitable candidates)
Pathways Education is a specialist forward-thinking provision offering outstanding education for a group of unique young people aged 9-14, with moderate learning difficulties who have been out of education. Pathways has a needs-led and nurturing approach, resulting in carefully managed learner pathways, including intervention delivered by specialists. The school works in close partnership with families, referring authorities and external agencies to coordinate the best possible education, care, guidance and support for the young people. The current provision is for up to 12 young people, and there are plans to expand over the next 2 years and move to a permanent location, thereby offering opportunities for continued professional development.
We are looking for a competent Teaching Assistant to join our team, initially to cover a member of staff on maternity leave but with the potential to become a permanent member of staff. You will be mainly responsible for working with an individual student, however you may also work with, and be responsible for supervision of, smaller groups of students as required. You should have enthusiasm for education and the desire to make a real difference, be positive and approachable, with patience and the ability to inspire confidence and trust as well as energy and commitment.
Wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership and learning and we wish for quality teaching and a healthy work/life balance. If you join us, you will be part of a committed and hardworking team that will look after you. The successful candidates will have a commitment to develop outstanding practice, the desire and drive to improve educational outcomes and life chances for our young people.
We offer:
● Excellent staff support and leadership skills development
● High quality coaching
● A friendly and dedicated approach to school leadership.
● Opportunities for collaboration with other settings
Visits to the school are advised. If you would like to arrange a visit or have an application pack sent to you, please contact Ellie Thackway, School Administrator. Please note CVs will not be accepted and a School Application Form must be completed as part of our safer recruitment process.
Pathways Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
All job offers will be subject to successful enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.
