Hiring: Play Therapist (part time)

30th April 2025Website Admin

Band 6/7 Play Therapist

Required for: September 2025

Banding: Band 6/7

Hours: 2.5 days per week, 8am – 5pm (paid school holidays)

Gesher School is a twice Ofsted Outstanding independent all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with mild to moderate special educational needs. This includes Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Down’s Syndrome and MLD.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and passionate Play Therapist to join our therapy team at Gesher School.

At Gesher school, creative psychotherapy is integrated throughout the school week for all students, following a trans-disciplinary and holistic therapeutic approach.

The Therapy team is currently comprised of:

  • 3 Speech & Language Therapists
  • 3 Occupational Therapists
  • 1 Dramatherapist
  • 1 Art Psychotherapist
  • Therapy Assistant
  • Family Support Worker

You will work in close partnership with your fellow Therapists, the SENDCO Team, Teaching and Support staff, and families/carers to help our children reach their full potential and support them in accessing all areas of the curriculum. The Therapy team at Gesher work onsite on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent), and utilise a three-tiered approach: Universal (for all), Targeted (for small groups), and Specialist (for individuals). The role features relevant training, support and supervision alongside paid school holidays, dedicated administrative time and enhanced CPD opportunities. You will be a fully integrated and integral member of the whole school team.

The successful Therapist will:

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1, paired and group evidence-based therapy interventions; to support the development of social, emotional, and mental health needs in order to enable children’s learning, engagement and relationships.
  • Deliver SEMH/social communication recommendations on students Educational Healthcare Plans (EHCP) and contribute to the Annual Review/ EHCP process.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly within the therapeutic boundaries of the profession in line with the Gesher School model of integrated therapy.
  • Develop effective working relationships with school staff and liaise regularly regarding implementation of programmes, provision of in class support and suggest advice and strategies.
  • Plan and deliver staff training and parent workshops to support the ongoing development of social-emotional and creative-expressive skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and as part of a team, under the supervision of a senior Creative Psychotherapist.

We offer fantastic opportunities to develop your skills as a practitioner within an innovative, supportive and collaborative team environment. Some of our benefits include:

  • Regular clinical supervision and the support of an onsite therapy team
  • Half day admin day which can be taken at home
  • Paid half-day Friday closure in the winter months
  • 12 weeks of paid holidays plus (pro rata) plus paid extra Jewish holidays throughout the year
  • Additional days off awarded following long service
  • Monthly well-being events and inset days
  • Regular social opportunities

You will join a supportive staff team where teamwork, flexibility and a positive personality are essential attributes.

To be successful you must have the following: 

  • Postgraduate qualification in Play Therapy.
  • Registered member of HCPC(Health Care Professions Council) or registration in process.
  • Experience working as a paediatric therapist, and/or experience working in a school setting (desirable but not essential).
  • An understanding of creative psychotherapy processes/interventions in a school setting (desirable but not essential).
  • Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
  • A willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life and culture, e.g. clubs, school festivals and social events, parent meetings, etc.
  • The ability to work well as part of a collaborative team.
  • A right to work in the UK.

See us in action here:

https://vimeo.com/407682934/a9a6af1bc8

For more information relating to the above role, or to apply, please contact our admin team at 0207 884 5102 or email [email protected]

Hiring: Teaching Assistant to Teacher Route Role

29th April 2025Website Admin

Teaching Assistant to Teacher Route Role

Post Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (on route to teacher)

Contract: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Reporting to: Middle Leadership Team/ Teacher Trainee Lead

Role Purpose

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to transition into a trainee teacher role within the next two years. This individual will have a strong desire to support a range of students in their educational journey. This candidate should hold an undergraduate degree and be eager to expand their skills before pursuing the trainee teacher route.

As a Teaching Assistant at Gesher, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of each pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

By pursuing this route, you will gain a significant opportunity to enhance your professional skills while collaborating with an expert team, led by both the trainee teacher and a dedicated mentor. You will actively engage with a diverse group of therapists and contribute to the larger school community. Additionally, you will have the chance to develop your creativity as a teacher, exploring innovative teaching methods and learning how to inspire students in dynamic ways. Personalised support will be provided to strengthen your abilities in small group work, develop planning skills, and ensure thorough documentation in collaboration with the teacher.

As the Teaching Assistant of the post holder will:

  • Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
  • To provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
    To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
  • To take an active role in delivering and leading on certain areas of the curriculum (e.g. PSHE, area of interest) with small groups
  • To contribute to the development of confident, caring pupils who show a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and the school
  • To assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
  • To assist in the smooth running of the school
  • Have access to a wide range of CPD across the school to support growth and self development which can be applied in classrooms

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the Pupil:

  • Collaborate with teaching staff to implement high-quality, personalised learning programmes that align with PBL principles, supporting full access to the curriculum and meaningful participation.
  • Foster a warm, trusting, and respectful relationship with the pupil, promoting emotional security, students wellbeing, self-belief, and resilience.
  • Encourage active participation, teamwork, and communication among peers, modelling positive social interactions.
  • Promote independence and a growth mindset through praise, scaffolding, and encouragement.
  • Provide consistent, formative feedback that highlights progress, builds confidence, and supports self-reflection.

Supporting the Curriculum:

  • Support the dynamic delivery and contribution of ideas towards projects supported by the class teacher, which are hands-on learning experiences as part of our PBL model, helping pupils make real-world connections and develop critical life skills.
  • Contribute to designing and preparing differentiated resources that reflect pupils’ interests, needs, and learning profiles.
  • Assist with the care, organisation, and safe use of specialist resources and equipment, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
  • Liaise professionally with outside agencies and specialists where necessary to support a joined-up approach to pupil progress and wellbeing.
  • To begin to plan and deliver small group sessions

Supporting the Teacher:

  • Work under the guidance of the class teacher and relevant professionals to implement personalised learning plans (PLPs) and co-plan interventions where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and meaningful records of pupil progress and observations, contributing to ongoing assessment and planning.
  • Participate in regular reflection and review meetings, offering insights into the pupil’s strengths, challenges, and next steps.
  • Provide consistent feedback to teachers to inform adjustments in teaching and support.
  • Take responsibility for specific areas such as homework and tray work.

Supporting the School:

  • Embody and promote Gesher’s core values of inclusivity, relational practice, and innovation in all areas of your work.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and discretion, adhering to all school policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection.
  • Participate actively in school life, including whole-school events, enrichment activities, school visits, and collaborative planning.
  • Support a safe, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment that reflects pupils’ interests and achievements.
  • Engage in continuous professional development, including in-service training and reflective practice.
  • Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school by taking on additional duties as directed, including break-time supervision and assisting in transitions.

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Basis

This list is only an indication of the main tasks required to be performed.  It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to amendments to consider changing circumstances.

Gesher School reserves the right that you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade at your normal place of work.

Gesher is committed to safeguarding all children, and all applicants will be asked to provide declarations regarding their criminal history before the interview. The post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding references and to an enhanced DBS check being received.

Gesher is an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applicants of all genders, races, cultures, languages, and faith backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Gesher School is committed to the professional development of its staff.

 

Hiring: Media Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

25th April 2025Website Admin

Media Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

Required for: September (possibility for start in July)

Contract: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Pay: Competitive salary with professional development pathways and opportunities.

Reporting to: Middle Leadership Team

Role Purpose

We are looking for someone with a background in Media or a strong interest in media-related studies and skills to support our Project-Based Learning approach at Gesher. This individual will have opportunities for additional responsibilities in developing a Media pathway at Gesher. We seek someone excited about the chance to showcase their skills in this area and support the growth of students’ technological skills while fostering their interests and passions in Media.

As a Teaching Assistant at Gesher, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of the individual pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

About our school

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the core of Gesher School, where we nurture a sense of belonging and community.  Our school provides a joyful, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are encouraged to learn, interact, and have fun.  We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed, but that every child is unique and requires a tailored, youth-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

As the Teaching Assistant of the post holder will:

  • Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
  • To provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
    To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
  • To foster the growth of confident, caring students who demonstrate a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and their school.
  • To assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
  • To assist in the smooth running of the school
  • Access a wide range of CPD throughout the school to support growth and self-development that can be applied in the day to day context and beyond.

At Gesher we provide:

  • Opportunities that enable young people to thrive as we want our children to be ambitious about achieving their full potential
  • A collaborative learning team around every young person to support each young person’s learning needs and maximise meaningful learning opportunities
  • A therapeutic team that works together with families to nurture and support young people’s emotional, social, and academic development
  • A partnership with families to improve the lives and life chances of young people with SEND by ensuring that they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com.

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found here: https://www.gesherschool.com/vacancies/.

Please, complete and return your application by May 16th to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified.

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school.

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hiring: Life Skills Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

25th April 2025Website Admin

Life Skills Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

Required for: September (possibility for start in July)

Contract: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Pay: Competitive salary with professional development pathways and opportunities.

Reporting to: Middle Leadership Team

Role Purpose

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in supporting the development of the Life Skills pathway at Gesher. This individual could be an aspiring therapist seeking to expand their skills and experience specifically within the functional life skills space. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting the development of the Life Skills pathway, with potential opportunities for additional responsibilities. This role will focus on helping young people become as independent as possible within the school environment and the wider community, while enhancing pupils’ communication and application of skills across a range of day-to-day experiences. This individual will have a knowledgeable background in various life skills, including financial literacy, travel, personal safety, and community.

As a Teaching Assistant at Gesher, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of the individual pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

About our school

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the core of Gesher School, where we nurture a sense of belonging and community.  Our school provides a joyful, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are encouraged to learn, interact, and have fun.  We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed, but that every child is unique and requires a tailored, youth-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

 

As the Teaching Assistant of the post holder will:

  • Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
  • To provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
    To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
  • To foster the growth of confident, caring students who demonstrate a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and their school.
  • To assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
  • To assist in the smooth running of the school
  • Access a wide range of CPD throughout the school to support growth and self-development that can be applied in the day to day context and beyond.

At Gesher we provide:

  • Opportunities that enable young people to thrive as we want our children to be ambitious about achieving their full potential
  • A collaborative learning team around every young person to support each young person’s learning needs and maximise meaningful learning opportunities
  • A therapeutic team that works together with families to nurture and support young people’s emotional, social, and academic development
  • A partnership with families to improve the lives and life chances of young people with SEND by ensuring that they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com.

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found here: https://www.gesherschool.com/vacancies/.

Please, complete and return your application by May 16th to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified.

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school.

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hiring: Creative Arts Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

25th April 2025Website Admin

Creative Arts Secondary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

Required for: September (possibility for start in July)

Contract: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Pay: Competitive salary with professional development pathways and opportunities.

Reporting to: Middle Leadership Team

Role Purpose

We are looking for someone with a background in Creative Arts or a keen interest in studies and skills related to Creative Arts to support our Project-Based Learning approach at Gesher. This individual will have opportunities for additional responsibilities in developing a Creative Arts pathway at Gesher. We seek someone who is excited about the chance to showcase their skills in this area and support the development of students’ Creative Arts abilities while enhancing the current offerings and utilising the skills, passions, and interests of the students to aid their next steps.

As a Teaching Assistant at Gesher, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of the individual pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

About our school

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the core of Gesher School, where we nurture a sense of belonging and community.  Our school provides a joyful, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are encouraged to learn, interact, and have fun.  We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed, but that every child is unique and requires a tailored, youth-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

As the Teaching Assistant of the post holder will:

  • Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
  • To provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
    To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
  • To foster the growth of confident, caring students who demonstrate a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and their school.
  • To assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
  • To assist in the smooth running of the school
  • Access a wide range of CPD throughout the school to support growth and self-development that can be applied in the day to day context and beyond.

At Gesher we provide:

  • Opportunities that enable young people to thrive as we want our children to be ambitious about achieving their full potential
  • A collaborative learning team around every young person to support each young person’s learning needs and maximise meaningful learning opportunities
  • A therapeutic team that works together with families to nurture and support young people’s emotional, social, and academic development
  • A partnership with families to improve the lives and life chances of young people with SEND by ensuring that they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com.

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found here: https://www.gesherschool.com/vacancies/.

Please, complete and return your application by May 16th to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified.

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school.

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hiring: Primary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

25th April 2025Website Admin

Primary SEN Classroom Teaching Assistant

Required for: September (possibility for start in July)

Contract: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Pay: Competitive salary with professional development pathways and opportunities.

Reporting to: Middle Leadership Team

Role Purpose

We are excited to announce that we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Primary TA team starting in September. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in early childhood development and share our passion for fostering creativity through project-based learning. This role requires a motivated individual who is eager to collaborate with colleagues. Together, we will personalise learning experiences that cater to the unique needs and interests of each student. As a Teaching Assistant at Gesher, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of the individual pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

If you are enthusiastic about enriching the learning journey and are committed to nurturing creativity, we would love to hear from you!

About our school

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the core of Gesher School, where we nurture a sense of belonging and community.  Our school provides a joyful, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are encouraged to learn, interact, and have fun.  We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed, but that every child is unique and requires a tailored, youth-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

As the Teaching Assistant of the post holder will:

  • Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
  • To provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
    To encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
  • To foster the growth of confident, caring students who demonstrate a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and their school.
  • To assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
  • To assist in the smooth running of the school
  • Access a wide range of CPD throughout the school to support growth and self-development that can be applied in the day to day context and beyond.

At Gesher we provide:

  • Opportunities that enable young people to thrive as we want our children to be ambitious about achieving their full potential
  • A collaborative learning team around every young person to support each young person’s learning needs and maximise meaningful learning opportunities
  • A therapeutic team that works together with families to nurture and support young people’s emotional, social, and academic development
  • A partnership with families to improve the lives and life chances of young people with SEND by ensuring that they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com.

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found here: https://www.gesherschool.com/vacancies/.

Please, complete and return your application by May 16th to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified.

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school.

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hiring: Jewish Studies Teaching or Support Role

25th April 2025Website Admin

Jewish Studies Teaching or Support Role

(KS2/KS3 teaching/support within a creative and amended curriculum)

Part-time (2 days equivalent with the potential of more days depending on the candidate) 

Required for: ASAP

Working Days: Monday- Thursday (the equivalent of 2 days within) 

Pay is based on experience: MPS for qualified teachers, UQT for unqualified teachers and Support salary based on roles and responsibilities. 

Gesher School is a unique all-through school that provides a specialist, meaningful, and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. These needs include language, communication, and social-pragmatic difficulties. We specialise in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the heart of Gesher School, where we foster a sense of belonging and community.  Our school offers a happy, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are supported to learn, interact and have fun. We believe that all young people have the potential to achieve, but that every child is individual and requires a tailored, young person-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly, and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, as well as developing young people’s independence and learning, are at the core of our vision.

To deliver and achieve these outcomes, we want to add a confident, enthusiastic and highly motivated Jewish Studies KS2/KS3 educator to join our expanding team at Gesher as a teacher and/or teaching support. This post would suit a passionate, dynamic and adaptable individual who ideally has experience teaching and leading within a SEND environment. 

This post would suit someone passionate about creating meaningful personalised learning that meets all individual needs and interests. The right candidate would be open to working within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, teaching assistants, parents, and carers. 

It would be desirable for the candidate to have experience designing/delivering interactive learning opportunities that focus on engaging students and connecting them with their faith. In addition, the candidate would need to be an upstanding role model of positive morals and values to help the students build confidence in their sense of self and become builders of meaningful relationships. 

This position offers fantastic opportunities to develop your skills as a practitioner within an innovative, supportive and collaborative team environment. 

We can offer you the following: 

  • Paid half day Friday closure in the winter months
  • 12 weeks paid holidays plus paid extra Jewish holidays throughout the year
  • Monthly well-being events and inset days 
  • Additional days off awarded following long service
  • Protected time for planning and preparation 
  • Regular social opportunities
  • A Competitive salary 

You will be a fully integrated and integral member of the whole school team. See us in action here: https://vimeo.com/407682934/a9a6af1bc8 and http://gesherschool.com 

Being part of our learning community, you will be able to use your creativity and shape the way our school provides excellent learning opportunities for our young people.

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com. 

Please email [email protected] for an application form and any further information. 

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. 

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Post Holder Will:

  • be passionate and secure in their Jewish knowledge and confident with differentiating and personalising Jewish learning
  • be comfortable planning and delivering high quality hands on learning within a supportive team environment 
  • be comfortable with reading, writing, speaking and teaching Hebrew
  • be a proven, successful team player with excellent motivational and interpersonal skills

Main Areas of Duties and Responsibilities

  1. To work within a team to deliver high quality Jewish Studies learning across KS2 & KS3
  1. To promote the Jewish ethos, values and middot throughout the school and be a personal and professional role model for our students
  1. Planning and supporting the implementation of Enrichment Days (school celebration of festivals), Tefillah throughout the school day and Shabbat/Havdallah/Chagim assemblies
  1. To support children with their Hebrew Reading.
  1. To work alongside the teaching and learning team to accelerate pupil progress and raise attainment
  1. To support teachers with building cross curricular links, embedding Jewish learning within the projects. 
  1. To support the implementation of the B’nei Mitzvah program at Gesher. 
  1. To engage in performance management and attend training and meetings as part of professional development.
  1. To keep informed of the latest Jewish Education trends and implement appropriate strategies/schemes through training staff.
  2. To develop established and new partnerships beyond the school to support curriculum learning and development within the Jewish Community.
  1. To liaise with parents and support them in their child’s Jewish education
  1. To carry out responsibilities/duties with regard to Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies.

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com. 

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found here: https://gesherschool.com/about-us/join-our-team/. 

Please complete and return your application to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted. 

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. 

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hiring: Secondary SEND Classroom Teaching Assistant

25th March 2025Website Admin

Required for: ASAP

Hours and Pay: Monday-Friday,  8am-4pm, competitive salary. 

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the heart of Gesher School, where we foster a sense of belonging and community. Our school offers a happy, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are supported to learn, interact and have fun.  We believe that all young people have the potential to achieve, but that every child is individual and requires a tailored, young person-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

At Gesher we provide:

  • Opportunities that enable young people to thrive as we want our children to be ambitious about achieving their full potential
  • A collaborative learning team around every young person to support each young person’s learning needs and maximise meaningful learning opportunities
  • A therapeutic team that works together with families to nurture and support young people’s emotional, social, and academic development
  • A partnership with families to improve the lives and life chances of young people with SEND by ensuring that they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution, and experience the wider community

Being part of our learning community, you will be able to use your creativity and shape the way our school provides excellent learning opportunities for our young people.

As a member of our team, you will:

  • Join an innovative learning community with ambitious practices. Not only do we want to have an impact on the young people in our school, we also want to help shape the future of special education nationally and internationally. 
  • Join a committed community of staff and parents and wider supporters.
  • Be supported to become the best you can be. We believe in valuing all our staff and therefore take professional development very seriously. In return for their high level of commitment to enabling our young people to reach the best outcomes, we will provide our staff with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
  • Always be supported in terms of your leadership and you will be able to take on responsibilities in various areas of school life.
  • Have access to a network of forward-thinking practitioners (Big Education, Rethinking Assessment, XP, etc.) via other members of our team. 

For further information, please visit www.gesherschool.com. 

To apply, please complete an application which can be found here. 

Please, complete and return your application to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted. 

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. 

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.