Teaching Assistant
The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School
Oldham
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and personal development of our students.
About The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School
At The Chadderton, our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child. We believe that school should be a fun, exciting place where children can learn in a secure environment, and we encourage them to take risks by trying out new ways of learning.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Full-time, all year round
Working pattern: 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Based on experience
Start date: Immediate start available
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one support or small group support to students.
- To support an autistic pupil in accessing all areas of school life.
- To help the child engage in all activities within the preschool room.
- To support the child to play alongside his peers
- To support the child at lunchtime
- Encourage students to participate in the class and engage in activities.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (essential).
- At least a level 2 qualification in childcare or a level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate (essential)
- An ability to devise and implement a range of strategies to support learning and enjoyment of learning.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- The ability to inspire confidence and become a positive role model.
Why Choose Us?
At The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School, we’re dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here’s what you can expect:
- Access to a collaborative learning community.
- Coaching development.
- Reduced class sizes allowing you to focus on teaching and learning.
- Excellent pastoral care and development.
- Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
- Wellness programme.
- Attractive life assurance package which is 3* your annual salary.
- Mentorship programme.
- Free lunch.
If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a difference, apply today and be part of shaping the leaders of the future.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Chadderton!
The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
About The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School
- The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School
- Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham
- Lancashire
- OL9 0AD
- United Kingdom
At The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child. We believe that school should be a fun, exciting place where children can learn in a secure environment and be willing to take risks when trying out new ways of learning. How children learn is as important to us as what they learn.
We are a friendly and family orientated school, where partnerships between parents are actively encouraged and fostered through our open door policy. The unique relationship between children, teachers and support staff is one of our key strengths and, as a result, children thrive and progress in our environment.
Our small class sizes mean that we can treat every child as an individual. The excellent ratio of staff to children ensures a high level of support so that children quickly build up strong literacy and numeracy skills. Innovative and enthusiastic teachers are pivotal to our success and lie at the heart of our learning community, providing the framework for your child’s educational, cultural and social development.
We are a Preparatory Grammar School, meaning that our approach is centred upon delivering a grammar school education to primary aged children. Because of this a sustained emphasis is placed throughout the school on the breadth and balance of the education we provide, ensuring that children enjoy their learning.
Children will leave The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar as happy and confident individuals, with the skills required to be independent learners, well-prepared for their next stage in learning.
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