Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4pm, 39 weeks per year (35 hours per week)

The apprenticeship is initially for 18 months however this would be with a view to a TA role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Gosberton House Academy is an outstanding specialist school for primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional learning needs. We are expanding our inspirational team and would be happy to hear from you if you have an interest supporting children with complex needs and the ability to show initiative. Duties include supporting the development of self-help skills, teaching and learning, resource preparation and social learning activities. You will be enthusiastic, caring and keen to learn.

We offer:

• Wonderful, inquisitive children
• A welcoming, experienced and supportive staff team
• Professional development and training
• A recently updated curriculum
• On-site parking for staff
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing

According to our children, GHA is “brilliant”. Every day is different - you might be leading a small group cooking session, joining in with a singing activity, then supporting an art activity at lunchtime.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled at a convenient time.

Gosberton House Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Rigorous child protection procedures are in place. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List, medical, online and social media check and Disqualification from Caring for Children Regulation (DCCR) disclosure. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.