Junior School Teaching Assistant

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Full-Time | Start January 2025 

Are you ready to inspire and be inspired?

Whether you are already a TA or looking for somewhere to provide you with fantastic grounding for a future career in education, Guildford High School is an exciting and vibrant place to work.. Open any classroom door and you will find happy pupils who are fascinated by the topics they are learning.

Becoming a TA at GHS is a fantastic opportunity to apply skills you have learnt during your own education and develop new ones. Working alongside talented, empathetic, and supportive staff in a very successful Junior School, we provide weekly professional development to enable us to foster a respectful, caring, and happy environment for our pupils.

This permanent role requires a flexible approach and a commitment to excellence working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term time only.

In return we can offer you:

• involvement in the wider life of the school including clubs, houses and assemblies
• a competitive salary
• excellent facilities
• wellbeing opportunities throughout the year
• access to employee benefits and advice services

Applications close at 08:30 AM on Monday 9th December.

If you would like to learn more our application pack will provide further information. If you believe this role is for you, apply through our website:  www.guildfordhigh.co.uk/vacancies.The Human Resources department may be contacted via: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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.