Teaching Assistant – Prep School

Holme Grange is a successful, traditional Independent School with a real soul. We aim to stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have high expectations, setting high standards for ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many strengths of the School.

Having very successfully extended our School’s excellent provision to teach to GCSE in September 2015, the School is thriving and we have waiting lists in most year groups.

This is a rare opportunity to join our fabulous Prep Department of innovative, creative, enthusiastic and inspirational pupils and adults. If you have the desire to work in a setting that strives to provide the finest education, care and opportunity then Holme Grange is for you. The successful candidate will support teachers in our Prep Department which covers years 3-6.

The position would appeal equally to a new qualified teaching assistant or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge.

The successful applicant will be an exemplary practitioner with excellent interpersonal and team working skills. They will have high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy. If you are dedicated and energetic, we offer a delightful working environment which is well resourced. Professional development opportunities are available and encouraged.

A willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of our happy and vibrant school is essential. Holme Grange has its own salary scale.

Holme Grange 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. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is an equal opportunities employer.

Full details and application form available at www.holmegrange.org or by telephoning 0118 978 1566. Applications will only be accepted by completion of an application form which should be submitted with a hand- written letter of application to the Headteacher – Mrs C Robinson.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th January Interviews: to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.