SENIOR TEACHING ASSISTANT
32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours. Term-time only (37 weeks per annum).
Scale 4, points 19 – 22 £30,095 – £31,702 per annum full time equivalent.
Pro-rata actual salary 74.49% of FTE = £22,418 – £23,615 pa.
Our preferred hours are Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.40pm, however these are negotiable.
Start date September 2024.
As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will work in close partnership with our teachers to help ensure that all students make outstanding progress. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, and deliver work to a whole group. Work will be set by the class teacher and resources will be provided. You will also provide individual and small group interventions to support students’ needs. Within each subject there is support available from the subject lead to ensure that you are able to provide a high level of support to students.
A full programme of induction and continued professional development is also provided to ensure you are confident in fulfilling this role and to enable further professional development. This is therefore an ideal role for a confident person, or for someone who wishes to pursue a future career in teaching. Above all, you will need to be resilient and dedicated to the wellbeing of our students.
Our senior teaching assistants work 37 weeks a year (term-time only) in school supporting our students and, other than one day’s training a year, benefit from all Federation school holidays.
We have superb facilities throughout, with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers; the College is able to offer a truly exceptional technology-led learning environment.
Catmose College is part of the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation which consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School. This provides wider opportunities for staff and gives a broader experience of working across the different organisations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and supportive team within a high-performing Federation, with exciting opportunities for further professional development and promotion for successful applicants.
Staff are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:
- A commitment to continued professional development.
- Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.
- Outstanding facilities.
- A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.
- Highly rated average final salary Government Pension Scheme.
- A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
- Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
- Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
- Free parking.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal), who may be contacted via email cpugh@catmosecollege.com
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Teaching Assistant role is to support the learning of students to ensure their achievements are outstanding and deliver lessons prepared by teachers.
DUTIES
Duties may be modified by the Executive Principal, in consultation with the STA, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title on an annual basis. Please also refer to the Job Description for Teaching Assistants.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
- To support students as specified in the job description for Teaching Assistants.
- To deliver work prepared by a teacher to classes of students in the event of staff absence.
- To work with groups of students or individuals under the direction of the teacher to ensure they make outstanding progress.
- To collaborate with teachers to adapt work for students to meet students’ needs under the guidance of a teacher.
- To develop own practice through training and collaboration, using new technologies when appropriate to improve learning.
FEDERATION
- To familiarise yourself and comply with the Federation rules, policies and procedures in force including those contained in the Staff Handbook.
- Support the vision and ethos of the Federation.
- Uphold routines for learning and uniform.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the success of the Federation.
- To proactively respond to issues identified in the Transformation Plan to bring about sustained improvement.
- Contribute to the range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer to students.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Principal.
This role is undertaken in conjunction with the role of Teaching Assistant therefore please also refer to this job description.
SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar nature undertaken within the role are not excluded because they are not itemised.
SENIOR TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION
| REQUIRED | DESIRABLE | EVIDANCE | |
| QUALIFICATIONS | A basic level of education with at least 5 good GCSEs including English and mathematics. |
A degree or equivalent professional qualification. Recent completion of a level 3 or higher qualification. Evidence of an interest in continued training. |
Letter of application and interview including evidence of examination results. |
| EXPERIENCE |
A good understanding of the importance of meeting individual learning requirements and some understanding of current educational issues. A good understanding of the role of monitoring. |
Successful experience in a school or college of supporting students or delivering whole class teaching. Clear practical strategies for supporting students. Experience of monitoring and evaluating learning |
Interviews References Portfolio of work Letter of application |
| FEDERATION REVIEW | Has evidence of monitoring and intervening with students to improve their performance. | Letter of application and interview | |
| LIAISON |
An ability to work with students. Good listening skills, the ability to communicate effectively and to work as part of a team. |
Has established excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders including teachers, students and parents. |
References Interviews Letter of application |
| STAFF DEVELOPMENT |
An understanding of the importance of training. A proven desire to improve, with recent evidence of certified professional development. |
Has evidence of continued professional development relevant to their subject area. |
References Interviews Letter of application |
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and information are available online at www.rutlandfederation.com
or by emailing office@rutlandfederation.com
- You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
- You should complete all sections of the application form.
- On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
- It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online atrutlandfederation.com/policies
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted. The closing date is 9am on Friday 30 August. You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP. Applications can also be emailed to office@rutlandfederation.com