* Please note: we do not accept CV's alone, you must apply via our website and download and complete an application form*
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a thriving team, supported by experienced colleagues, whose aim is to remove any barriers to learning and enable all students to access an outstanding education, through our varied curriculum.
USH is a heavily oversubscribed community school with just over 1050 students and 140 staff. We are incredibly proud of our family ethos and our success in delivering values-led education. We are known for our excellent career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success. USH is a Leading-Edge School, consistently ranked high in Hampshire schools for overall achievement. The school was delighted to be awarded SSAT accreditation for Transforming in Principled Curriculum Design in 2023.
If you are motivated to make a difference to the lives of young people and have a commitment to excellence, then this could be the job for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the role or would like to come into school to see the USH family in action.
The successful candidates will:
- Be highly motivated
- Be able to establish a rapport with adults and children
- Be able to demonstrate qualities of patience, firmness, humour and sensitivity
- Be steadfast in their belief and action, that the curriculum should be accessible for all
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
We positively encourage prospective candidates to enquire about our school prior to applying. Please contact our recruitment team via email: [email protected]
Full details and application forms can be downloaded from our website: http://uppershirleyhigh.org/staff_vacancies. Please return your completed applications to [email protected]. Please note we only accept CV’s if accompanied by a fully completed application form.
To give your application the best chance at being short-listed, where at interview you can demonstrate suitability for the role, please ensure you read the person specification and job description and give examples in your application. Should you be new to the education sector or do not have direct examples related to the person specification, do please provide examples from a similar experience.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Pay: £24,750.00-£26,666.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
