Teaching Assistants needed for a creative and nurturing Independent School.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?
Would you like to use creativity to inspire children and teenagers?
If so, join us as a Teaching Assistant: challenge yourself and connect with your community - all the while supported and mentored by our team of education experts.
You will be working with young people who don't fit the mainstream education mould, helping them achieve a future they never thought possible.
Who we are
We are an alternative school and education charity with a 20-year track record, built on an ethos of creative and individualised learning. Students come to us when they need a new approach. The education we provide is tailor-made for each child, based on their needs and interests. Teachers have the freedom to adapt the curriculum, using creativity to bring lessons alive.
The role
We are looking for Teaching Assistants to support our students 1:1 and small group classes out of our Learning Hubs. Our students are typically not suited to mainstream education due to SEN, medical needs, or SEMH. The work is varied, challenging, incredibly rewarding. Our aim is to use creative means to inspire students, so the lessons you support will be original and dynamic! This approach has helped us to engage some of the most hard to reach young people. We are proud that, over the years, we have turned many lives around. You will be looked-after by our office-based education team, including a QTS teacher who will act as your mentor as well as safeguarding, wellbeing and logistical staff. The goal is to help your students learn creatively, grow socially and achieve academically.
You will need:
- Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH.
- GCSEs in Maths/English/Science at C or above.
- A Degree qualification or equivalent
- To share our vision of inspiring, motivating and supporting students.
Pay:
The first 5 weeks of working with TCW is an induction period for which the session rate will be:
- Day Rate (6hrs) - £74.58 + £9.00 Holiday Pay - Half Day Rate (3hrs) - £37.29 + £4.50 Holiday Pay
Once all training sessions have been attended, and the education department is satisfied with your teaching standards, then your rate would then be reviewed and be increased to:
- Day Rate (6hrs) - £81.42 + £9.82 Holiday Pay - Half Day Rate (3hrs) - £40.71 + £4.91 Holiday Pay
Training:
- One off induction day - 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions - 4.30 - 6.00pm
- Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons - 4.30 - 6.00pm
TCW is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Interviews - We will be interviewing on a first come first serve basis. Please do not wait to apply!
