Teaching Assistant (FT or PT)

Bruern Abbey School, an independent prep and senior school for boys with dyslexia and other learning differences, would like to recruit a teaching assistant (full time or part time). The successful candidate would be required to work alongside teachers in classes across years 4-8, preparing boys for Common Entrance examinations. This post is based at the prep school site, in Chesterton. A commitment to the well-being of young people, a willingness to contribute to the extra curriculum program of the school and a sense of humour are vital. Applicants must have experience of or an interest in working with pupils with SEN, either 1:1 or in a classroom setting.

Benefits 

• Full annual salary (negotiable on experience)     
• Pension     
• Working between 8.00am to 6.05pm from Monday to Thursday, and 8.00am to 4.00pm on Fridays during term time. Some flexibility in working hours will be possible for the right candidate.     
• Around 18 weeks of holiday per year     
• CPD support given     
• Superb location outside Bicester, 20 minutes from Oxford     
• (Award-winning) lunch during term time     
• Wonderful colleagues and charming boys!

Bruern Abbey

Bruern Abbey School specialises in learning difficulties such as dyslexia. There are two sites to the school: the prep school, which has around 150 boys on roll, and the new senior school, which has around 60 boys in Years 9 and 10.

At Bruern we make every effort to give the boys an action-packed time – be it musical, theatrical, cultural or sporting. Bruern has a few fundamental differences to other prep schools, which allow our boys to succeed at their senior school and in later life:  

• We have twice as many English and maths lessons as a standard prep school
• Reading is taught as a distinct curriculum subject  
• Laptops are used in most lessons  
• All classes have a maximum of twelve pupils – allowing boys more individual attention in class  

Please take a look at our website, www.bruernabbey.org, for more information.

Apply now

By clicking 'apply now', you will be able to complete the online application form. Please direct any question regarding the role to recruitment@bruernabbey.org. Unfortunately, we are unable to accomodate any pre-application visits. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th November 2023 at midnight. Early applications are encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on receipt.

Bruern Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. A copy of the School's Safeguarding Policy can be found at www.bruernabbey.org/about-bruern-abbey-school/policies-and-reports