Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

To start as soon as possible

5 days per week, 12.30 – 16.15

Term time only (34 weeks per year) plus INSET days

Salary; £8,705 (based on 18.75 hour per week)

We are seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our team where you will be predominantly based with the Year 1 class. We are an independent school with small classes and an established Teaching team, which gives a unique the opportunity to provide the best support in the classroom. There is the opportunity for additional hours after 16.15 where you can provide support to our after school club provision.    

Our children learn as much outside their classroom as they do in it. You will enjoy offering creative opportunities for activities outside the curriculum, promoting team-building and problem-solving skills, helping pupils to broaden friendship groups and their horizons.

A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and previous experience of running intervention programmes with Key Stage Two pupils or previous experience of EYFS and early years practice is essential for this role.  

Staff benefits

·        Contributory pension scheme  

·        Financial advice service

·        Discounts on new cars

·        Life assurance cover

·        24/7 access to a virtual GP

·        Free hot or cold lunch, cakes, fruit, tea and coffee

·        Free Perkbox subscription which gives you access to discounts on cinema tickets, days out, supermarket shops, Apple products, health, beauty & fashion brands plus much more

·        Perkbox wellness hub which offers workouts, meditation sleep stories and wellbeing webinars

·        Wellbeing support

·        Outstanding outdoor space and grounds

·        Free on-site parking

To apply

The St Gabriel’s Confidential Application Form is available on the school website www.stgabriels.co.uk or from Maria Wall, Human Resources 01635 555694. Closing date for applications is 15th September 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and candidates may be invited for interview at any stage. Early applications are therefore warmly encouraged.

St Gabriel’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate and verification under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.