Applications are invited for the position of Teaching Assistant to support a named child with SEMH in our small and friendly secondary school. The position is for 25 hours per week plus inset days. Hours of work are between 9.15am and 3.25pm (exact days and times are negotiable). Please note this contract is linked to a named student and will cease when the student leaves the school or if the funding is withdrawn.

Sir William Romney’s School is looking for an individual who has high aspiration and has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our goal of "Striving for Excellence Together", to come and join our amazing support staff team. Applicants should be committed to the inclusion of pupils and to supporting their learning and welfare, including those with statements of special educational needs, to achieve high standards of attainment and behaviour.

Sir William Romney's School is a fantastic community 11-16 school in Tetbury, in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are proudly comprehensive and committed to ensuring that our students are successful in every way by striving for excellence together. On role we have approximately 550 students, giving you the opportunity to really get to know our amazing students and shape their lives now and in the future. As a school we focus on the holistic development of every child – from encouraging every child to reach their full potential with the best possible outcomes, to ensuring that every child has numerous opportunities in enrichment, extra-curricular and leadership. As a school we are renowned for our excellent pastoral care, and that extends beyond our students to our staff.

 We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment where staff enjoy their work, develop their pedagogical practice and feel pride in being a member of our school. We take the well-being of our staff seriously including having:

·         Fantastic students who are courteous, polite and proud of their school

·         A behaviour policy that supports staff to run their classrooms.

·         A highly visible and supportive SLT and Middle Leaders

·         Centralised detentions

·         Whole class feedback

·         Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students

·         An SWR lesson model that promotes autonomy for the teacher of their approach whilst promoting the consistent pedagogical best practice including Rosenshine and Teach like a Champion

·         The option of a Personal Day during the school year

·         Flexible working requests will be considered

·         A wellbeing inset day in which you will get a chance to get to know your colleagues and re-charge your batteries

·         Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which can support with mental health, financial wellbeing and a range of other areas.

As part of the Athelstan Trust, we reap the benefits of being part of a Multi-Academy Trust (consisting of 5 secondary schools and 2 local feeder primary schools), whilst retaining our identity as a school. Schools within the Athelstan Trust share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment.

Striving for excellence not only applies to our students – it also applies to our staff, to facilitate this there is a dedication to continued professional development, as you can see below:

•          An excellent induction programme including support for those returning to teaching/new to schools

•          A comprehensive CPD programme including specialist training provided by internal and external providers

•          Access to the nationally recognised OLEVI Outstanding and Creative Teacher Programmes and NPQ programmes

•          Coaching and mentoring support from senior leaders for those new to leadership roles

•          A research informed Athelstan Trust CPD programme led by experienced staff across the Trust schools

•          Excellent career progression opportunities.

'SWR has a very strong sense of community. Staff are very supportive of one another and always willing to help solve a problem. Working in a small school means that you very quickly feel a part of the community as it is easy to get to know the lovely students who are the most personable students I've ever taught in a ten year career'.

Katie Tall, Leader of Learning, Science (New Starter 2023)

Our beautiful rural location is easily accessible from a number of towns and cities nearby. Offering less than half hour commute from Nailsworth, Stroud, Stonehouse and Cirencester, 45 minute commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Chippenham and under an hour from Bath, Devizes and parts of the Forest of Dean (all of which our staff commute from).

 Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

To ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we use blind shortlisting whereby personal information (such as name, email address, gender and ethnicity) are not made available to the short-listing panel. The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

Please visit the school website to find out more about our school or you’d be extremely welcome to come for a tour to experience for yourself this fantastic community.