Teaching Assistant
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- New
- Salary:
- Salary is £18,117 (based on fte of £22,978) and will competitively reflect qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2025 and February 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2024
Job overview
We are seeking two dynamic, enthusiastic and high energy Teaching Assistants to join us at The Abbey Junior School.
Key responsibilities
- Support the activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom
- Work with individuals and groups to support their learning
- Provide for the general welfare and pastoral care of children
- Perform organisational and administrative tasks to support the running of the school day
- Be self-motivated and to liaise with members of staff throughout the school, working effectively as a member of the team
- Prepare and clear away materials and assist with displays and general classroom organisation and productions
- Attend educational visits supporting the girls’ learning and may have the opportunity to attend residential visits
- Participate in duty cover as and when required
We have two vacancies:
- A fixed term position, working 37.5 hours per week, term time only. This position will commence in January 2025 until August 2025.
- A fixed term, maternity cover position, working 37.5 hours per week, term time only. This position will commence in February 2025 until February 2026.
We encourage you to open our candidate pack to see more about this position and The Abbey.
Attached documents
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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