Teaching Assistant
A unique opportunity has arisen – This is a chance to work in a creative, innovative and highly inclusive school in Surrey.
Background This is a chance to work in a creative, innovative and highly inclusive school alongside a dedicated team of teachers and teaching
assistants. Are you committed to making a difference to children’s lives in a school where SEND is leading edge? If so, we have the following exciting
opportunities to work in our thriving and successful primary school, which Ofsted judged as Good in January 2014.
The Roles:
Post 1 – Learning Support Assistant (Deafness plus Physical Disability)
We are looking for a dedicated and resourceful Learning Support Assistant to join us in the Lighthouse Specialist Deaf Centre
The Lighthouse works to support deaf children from age 3 to 11 in a mainstream school setting. Your work as a learning support assistant would be interesting, varied, sometimes challenging – but often rewarding. All of the children placed with us use Sign Supported English or British Sign Language, so we are looking for someone with good signing skills (qualified to Signature Level 2 or an equivalent level of fluency), who is able to interpret mainstream class lessons for the deaf children. You would also need good levels of skill in written and spoken English. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full-time work, or part-time as a job share. To start as soon as possible, the position is fixed term in the first instance until July 2022.
Hours: Full-time hours are 32.5 hours per week [Monday-Friday 8.30 am-3.30 pm], but job-share considered. 38.6 weeks per year [Term-Time plus 3 INSET Days]
This is a fixed term post.
Salary Range GS 5.1-5.6: £21,943 – £24,184 FTE ACTUAL SALARY for 32.5 hours: £16,867 – £18,590
Closing Date for Applications: 12 Noon on 1st September 2021 Interviews: Tuesday 14th September 2021
If you wish to be considered for this position please email josteele@guildfordgrove.surrey.sch.uk for an application form
or alternatively follow the link to eteach https://www.eteach.com/job/learning-support-assistant-deafness-plus-physical-disability-1165676
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
Safeguarding Statement:
Guildford Grove Primary School 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.