Bank Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Andover, SP11 8TA |
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20618 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant – Bank Contract
Location: Grateley House School, Grateley, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8TA
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: As required (term time only)
Applicants must hold a driving licence and be willing to drive school vehicles
About Us
Grateley House School is a successful 38-week specialist day school for young people aged 11–19 with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (typically high functioning and/or with associated disorders). Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide a broad, balanced, and challenging curriculum, preparing students for successful lives beyond school.
We currently support 36 students, with planned growth over the next three years.
About the Role
This is a rewarding role suited to individuals motivated to support children and young people with special educational needs. It’s also excellent experience for anyone considering a career in teaching. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting students in lessons and during non-structured time
- Transporting and supporting students at college (driving required)
- Assisting teachers with preparation of work, resources, and equipment
- Supporting students during on- and off-site activities
- Completing paperwork to record observations and interventions
What We’re Looking For
- Previous classroom experience desirable but not essential – full training given
- Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Commitment to personal learning and development
- Enthusiastic, focused, and resilient attitude
Safeguarding
Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from all employees. Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Identity and qualification checks
- Employment history checks (including exploration of gaps)
- Two satisfactory references
- Online checks as part of safeguarding
Easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, and surrounding areas
To find out more about us at Cambian visit www.cambiangroup.com
Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.