Teaching Assistant

Role Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Grateley House School, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8TA

Annual Salary: £20,974.04

Hours: 37 hours/week – Permanent / Term time only

- Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

- Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

- Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

- Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

- Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

About Us

Grateley House School is a successful 38-week specialist day school for young people aged 11–19 with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (typically high functioning and/or with associated disorders). Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide a broad, balanced, and challenging curriculum, preparing students for successful lives beyond school.

We currently support 37 students, with planned growth over the next three years.

About the Role

This is a rewarding role suited to individuals motivated to support children and young people with special educational needs. It’s also excellent experience for anyone considering a career in teaching. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons and during non-structured time.
• Transporting and supporting students at college (driving required).
• Assisting teachers with preparation of work, resources, and equipment.
• Supporting students during on- and off-site activities.
• Completing paperwork to record observations and interventions.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous classroom experience desirable but not essential – full training given.
• It is preferred that applicants hold a driving licence with a view to driving the school vehicles.
• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Commitment to personal learning and development.
• Enthusiastic, focused, and resilient attitude.

Safeguarding:

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from all employees. Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Identity and qualification checks.
• Employment history checks (including exploration of gaps).
• At least two satisfactory references.
• Online checks as part of safeguarding.

Easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, and surrounding areas 

To find out more about us at Cambian visit www.cambiangroup.com

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based purely on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.