Job Opportunities
We currently have vacancies for:
Teaching Assistants
Job description
Glyne Gap School is an 'Ofsted outstanding' special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 who have severe or profound learning difficulties. Most pupils have additional needs, these include autism, sensory disabilities and physical disabilities.
The school is fortunate in having an exceptionally gifted staff who have high professional standards and a strong sense of fun and enjoyment.
We are seeking to employ 2 Teaching Assistants – one for our Nursery and one for School, whose role is to act as part of the class team, following the direction of the class teacher, to implement children’s educational, personal care and therapy programmes. It will be essential for the successful candidate to work both as part of a team and to have individual initiative.
Hours: -
31.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm)
or
30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm)
Term time only - working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks paid annual leave.
Visits to the school in advance of application are recommended and welcome. These can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01424 217720.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
Closing Date: 12noon Monday 6th October 2025
We may interview and appoint before the closing date if the right candidate is identified. Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.65-£12.85 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 31.25 per week
Benefits:
· Company pension
· Sick pay
Schedule:
· Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
· Do you have (or will you be willing for us to obtain) a DSB certificate?
Work Location: In person
For more information:
https://www.glynegap.org/shopimages/TA Application Pack Letter Sep 25.pdf
To apply:
https://www.glynegap.org/shopimages/TA%20Application%20form%20Sept.%2025.pdf
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