Graduate Programme Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a Graduate programme Teaching Assistant. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day to day basis in school. We are looking for support for our students, with Maths and Science specialisms being desirable. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in our SEND support and provision as part of the SEND Team which is led by the SENDCO and the SEND Lead Practitioner. Teaching Assistant support students through 1:1 interventions, small group work as well as main classroom support. This opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching. We are founder members of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP) who are one of the few training institutions rated by OFSTED as “Outstanding” . If appointed we would provide tailored support to help with your application to GITEP and as you take the next step in your career. The Graduate programme includes in-house training sessions, observational visits to other schools, coaching programme and additional CPD activities depending on your specialist areas. Although starting with us would not imply a firm commitments to train as a teacher, the appointment would be fixed contract which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you would like to make teaching your career.