Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
Thornton College
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary will be commensurate in line with Thornton College pay scales.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2024
Job overview
For January 2025, Thornton College is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant 4 days per week- Monday 9am – 5:30pm; Tuesday 9am-4pm; Wednesday 9am – 5:30pm and Thursday 9am-4pm. (Flexible hours may be possible, please include any preferences in your application). It is likely that the successful candidate will assist predominantly in the Senior School.
This is a Term time only role. The ideal candidate will be not just enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care.
Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and our most recent CSI inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas; the successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued members of our staff.
Salary will be commensurate in line with Thornton College pay scales.
Deadline: Friday 8th November, 2024.
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.
We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, fee remission (pro-rata) and free parking set in 25 acres of wonderful grounds.
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
To apply please complete the Thornton College application form and return it, for the attention of the Head Teacher and send it to Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head Teacher on trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the schools address.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
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About Thornton College
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls. It is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offers a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
There are approximately 400 children in our school from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. Over 70 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding option (when beds are available).
The School is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued and all are equally important. Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.
There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a brand new Sixth Form department in September 2016.
Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and the successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
The School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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