EYFS Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant

Gatehouse School 

Teaching Assistant with an EYFS Level 3 Qualification      

To work in our Nursery and Reception Classes  

Required for January 2025

Closing Date: ROLLING APPLICATION  

We are seeking a high calibre teaching assistant, with an Early Years Level 3 professionally recognised qualification, to support pupils, teachers and families at Gatehouse School. Applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced individuals are welcomed in addition to those looking for a first post as a teaching assistant. The role is for a post in Early Years for our Reception and/or Nursery provision. Experience of working in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential. 

Gatehouse is a rare find; a non-selective-entry independent London Prep School with a reputation for pupil achievement, academic progress and many extracurricular areas of school life. This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly successful school which was rated as outstanding during our 2021 ISI inspection.

What can Gatehouse offer you? 

• Teaching staff and pupils that benefit from small co-educational classes.
• Pupils keen to learn.
• A school committed to the development of its teaching assistants. 
• Supportive, dynamic and conscientious colleagues.The salary range is competitive, dependent upon experience, with additional salary for working in our After School Club between the hours of 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and a free school lunch. This post is term time only plus INSET days (approximately 36 weeks per year).

Gatehouse School is located close to Victoria Park in east London, and is a 10 minute walk from Bethnal Green Underground Station or a 15 minute walk from Mile End Underground Station. Bethnal Green Overground is also a 15 minute walk from the school.

Gatehouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be submitted using the Application Form attached to this advert. Please complete the form and return it by post or email to deputybursar@gatehouseschool.co.uk Return address details are printed on the final page of the application form.