Teaching Assistant
Orley Farm School
Harrow
- £11,600 - £12,300 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2024
Job overview
Orley Farm School would like to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-on-one support for a pupil in their learning journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in a child's life.
In this role, you will work closely with an individual pupil and provide tailored support to meet their unique learning needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with lesson activities, reinforcing concepts taught in class, and helping the pupil develop essential skills. You will also monitor their progress and communicate regularly with teachers and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to their education.
We are looking for someone who is patient and reliable, with strong communication skills to effectively engage with pupils, staff, and parents. A relevant qualification, such as NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent experience, is desirable as is knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) and Communication Support Work. The working hours for this role will be 8:20am to 12:20pm, 20 hours per week, term time only. The salary range is between £11,600 and £12,300, depending on your experience and qualifications.
At Orley Farm School, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. If you are passionate about education and eager to help pupils thrive, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete the school's application form or apply via TES. For more information, contact Purvi Patel, HR Manager, at hr@orleyfarm.harrow.sc.uk.
Application Closing Date: 29th November 2024 at 10am
Interview date: w/c 2nd December 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Orley Farm School reserves the right withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Early applications are strongly encouraged
Orley Farm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.
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About Orley Farm School
Ethos
At Orley Farm we pride ourselves in providing a challenging environment to stimulate and develop lively and enquiring minds. We encourage all pupils to reach their true potential and eventually become individuals who value learning with and from others, as a life long process. Independence of thought and action is encouraged, together with application, perseverance and initiative.
The curriculum is broad-based in order to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, promote enjoyment in learning and to provide skills to equip students for their next school and further. We aim for our pupils to enter the rapidly-changing world of work and leisure as active and confident participants.
Everyone at Orley Farm works to create an atmosphere in which pupils feel secure and valued and encouraged to progress academically and socially. We try to develop in them a sense of moral values, especially respect for others and their property, which will enable them to become responsible and considerate members of any community.
Parents are welcomed into the school and their varied contributions greatly appreciated. We have always fostered close relationships with the local community and endeavour, at all times, to maximise the advantages of the school's attractive location and to address the particular needs of children who live in suburban London.
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