Teaching Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Teaching Assistants - Montacute School
CETA - Classroom Entry Level Teaching Assistants
Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
30 Hours a Week
Full time Assistants are required at this vibrant, all-age Special School for children who have CLDD (Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities). You will be working as part of a team to support the learning and care needs of children and young people aged between 3 and 19.
We are looking for a conscientious, self-motivated, flexible, team worker with a genuine interest in working with special children. Montacute has a comprehensive induction process, coupled with many opportunities for professional development.
CETA positions are for 30 hours per week and and for 45.6 weeks paid per annum, pro-rata which includes paid leave entitlement. The hourly rate is from APT & C Grade 2 to Grade 5 depending on experience.
Montacute School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. These posts will be subject to an enhanced level DBS check. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Montacute school will 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. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted 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 searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Montacute School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Application packs are available from the school website www.montacute.poole.sch.uk we will only consider applications made on our standard form.
Previous candidates who have applied in the last 6 months need not apply.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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