Early Years Teaching Assistant (required for January 2025)
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2024
Job overview
Knightsbridge School currently educates 400 boys and girls from ages 3 – 16. The school, which is set in the heart of London, combines a warm and nurturing environment with excellent resources and a commitment to teamwork and the professional development of staff. For more information about the school, please look at our website www.knightsbridgeschool.com
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inspiring team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the supporting the learning and development of our young learners, creating a nurting and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent qualification is essential for this role.
All applicants are required to submit a KS Application form. Should you require further details please see the school website or contact Rosie Hill on r.hill@knightsbridgeschool.com or 020 7590 9000.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th December 2024 (but please don't wait until the deadline!)
Knightsbridge School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks and other relevant employment checks.
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About Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School is an independent, mainstream, mixed preparatory school for children aged three to thirteen. Located in central London, it has approximately 398 students.
Knightsbridge School opened in September 2006, housed in two mansions, and has since redone much of its décor. There are now well-equipped classrooms, a science laboratory, an ICT suite, an in-house catered dining hall, a performing arts studio, music rooms, a library and an art studio.
Principal
Magoo Giles
Headteacher
Shona Colaco
Vision and values
The preparatory school aims to establish a love of learning in each student by creating a positive and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum so each pupil can reach their full academic potential. The values they promote are: mutual respect, independent thinking, positive attitudes and participation.
Knightsbridge School concentrates on classical education, with an emphasis on literacy and reasoning, as well as encouraging children to take part in extra-curricular activities. It offers an extensive programme, from judo and fencing to ballet and cookery. A modern language, either Italian, Spanish, Mandarin or Greek, must also be taken alongside French lessons.
ISI report
“Knightsbridge School is highly successful in meeting all of its aims. The achievements of its pupils, including those of children in the EYFS, are excellent. Pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND or EAL and the more able, make rapid progress. Many older pupils are successful in gaining entry to highly selective senior schools.”
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