Senior Teaching Assistant

Senior Teaching Assistants required at Avalon School due to continued growth of our school to start in September 2026. We are seeking positive, enthusiastic and dynamic candidates, able to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and excellent communication skills. In return, Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils. Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ - together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life. Experience is not essential but dedication, patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is. We would love to hear from you if you think you could fulfil this post! 32.5 hours per week 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days). Working hours Monday 8.45am- 4.45pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am- 3.30pm. This is a grade 13 position with a salary range of £19,548- £21,167 (pay award pending) depending on experience. We are seeking positive, enthusiastic and dynamic candidates, able to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and excellent communication skills. In return, Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils. We are looking for someone who can: Provide mentoring for new support staff Provide a professional role model for other staff To support the admin roles of the class teacher in terms of o Keeping pupil files up to date o Ensuring that resources are prepared and ready for learning To be the first point of call in their absence To teach groups under the direction of the class teacher To teach the whole class, short term in the absence of the class teacher To plan and prepare lessons for groups you are teaching To deliver training to other staff within the federation In return the school will offer the successful candidate: Full 10 day induction program and ongoing professional development Supportive staff team ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme Provision of free tea/coffee for staff Access to Occupational Health Service Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford, HR Admin Assistant on 01278 496386, or email hr@poldenbower.org.uk Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.