Teaching Assistant (KS2)

About the School

Welcome to Brighton College Prep Kensington, a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. As a part of the award-winning Brighton College family of schools, Brighton College Prep Kensington nurtures a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority.

In an environment of academic excellence and opportunities beyond the classroom, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child, fostering curiosity and confidence as they grow.

The teaching assistant role will suit someone who has a very good understanding of Key Stage 2, is proactive, solution focused, someone who is forward thinking, passionate and is full of positive energy. Led by fully qualified and highly skilled teachers, our School has an innovative and engaging atmosphere. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

Day to day you will:

• Work effectively with children, helping them to develop and learn.
• Be a key worker to identified group of pupils.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining an excellent learning environment both inside and outdoors.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working effectively in a high-quality Prep settings.
• The relevant KS2 Qualifications.
• Excellent initiative, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Drive, motivation, and a genuine passion for education and making a difference to the lives of children.

We can offer:

• Small class sizes 
• Shared planning within the year group
• Happy, confident, engaged pupils
• Supportive colleagues
• Delicious, complimentary meals (plus free tea and coffee)
• Incredible outdoor learning spaces

How to Apply:

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 11th August 2024.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity if the candidate has lived in the UK. Criminal police checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 18 within the last 10 years (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries) will also be required

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