Graduate Intern Teaching Assistant

35 hours per week term time only 8.15am - 4.15pm (a one-hour unpaid break is incorporated in the hours.) Salary scale H2, at £28,617 pa which pro rata is £23,795.04. Required for an immediate start, an enthusiastic and committed person to support and work with students within and outside of the classroom. It is essential that applicants hold a degree qualification or equivalent. The successful candidate will support students both in the mainstream classroom and also in a 1:1 capacity. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead small group sessions within the core subject areas of Maths and English. An interest in working with students with a wide range of special educational needs including emotional, social and mental health needs is essential, together with an interest in supporting second language learners. A caring, flexible and common sense approach is important. This post is ideal for recent graduates who may be considering embarking on a career in teaching, health or social care, as you will have the opportunity to work with young people with a range of needs and benefit from the considerable experience of our Inclusion Faculty colleagues. Excellent CPD opportunities are available in our highly regarded Inclusion Faculty and many of our Interns move on to successful teaching careers or other professional careers working with children and young people.

Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, diverse school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated "outstanding". We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment. We offer:

• a strong culture of professional development
• a supportive leadership team and colleagues
• excellent facilities and access to cutting edge technology that enhances learning
• a dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing
• openness to consideration of flexible working requests
• a heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations
• students who are a pleasure to work with
• close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.

As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our very diverse school community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check. Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.