Teaching Assistant required (fixed term, part-time term time only) to start December 2024

We seek to recruit the very best support staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our school. This role requires a suitable person to support Key Stage 3 pupils, following the strategies and guidance outlined in the EHCP. They may be required to give support to other pupils with similar needs, as directed. They will give 1:1 support as necessary during the school day, assisting pupils with their work, keeping them to their routine, and working with subject teachers to ensure that the child's needs are being fully met. The post is for 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 am until 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks per year) and will commence as soon as possible. The salary offered for this post will be Local Government Grade 5, points 11-14, approximately £19,605.91 to £20,628.50 (proportionate to the full-time salary currently £25,979 to £27,334) per annum.

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a person with a positive, caring disposition, with some experience of building and sustaining effective relationships with parents and carers. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and enthuse others and establish professional supportive relationships with pupils. They will possess effective communication and organisation skills and have the ability to handle sensitive situations calmly.

Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich's is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. We are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country. Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A-levels, mostly at grades A

• , A and B. The School attracts high-ability, talented students and offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. We believe that students thrive in an atmosphere of respect, care and support.
Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and to make sure that every pupil feels that they are a valued member of the school community. High quality pastoral support is key to this aim, and we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential. Our accomplished teachers use their skills and in-depth subject knowledge to inspire, encourage and support our students in their journey through the School, laying firm foundations for academic excellence at GCSE, in our Sixth Form and beyond. Our excellent support staff show high levels of commitment to the School and work hard to manage all non-teaching aspects of school life effectively. Located on the edge of the city of Gloucester in the heart of the south west, Sir Thomas Rich's is just a short drive from Junction 11 of the M5. The beautiful Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are easily accessible and there are excellent public transport links to the nearby cities of Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol.