Teaching Assistant (Pre Prep School)
Chigwell School
Essex, Greater London
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
Chigwell School seeks to appoint a well-qualified, energetic and committed teaching assistant to work in the Pre-Prep School from September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and talented professional to join our highly successful school. Our children are nurtured in small classes with inspirational teachers and together they create the very happy atmosphere for which Chigwell is renowned. The role will involve working alongside teaching staff on a fulltime basis during term time. Successful applicants need to have experience working and supporting pupils in a primary school setting, working as part of a team, be flexible and have excellent communication skills.
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.
We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London and on the Central Line. Close to the edge of Epping Forest, we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds.
Further information on this role can be found in the job description below. Applicants should complete the application form which can be accessed below and send it to the HR department: hr@chigwell-school.org.
The Head of the Pre Prep and Prep Schools, Mrs Evelyn Gibbs, will be happy to answer any questions; she can be contacted by e-mail to egibbs@chigwell-school.org;
Closing date: 9th September 2024- early applications welcome
Applications will be considered immediately upon receipt. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants.
Chigwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, prohibition orders and enhanced DBS.
Attached documents
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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