Pupil 1-1 Learning Support Assistant

Summary

Exciting opportunity to join this award-winning Independent School set in 21 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside. If you are a keen & enthusiastic teaching assistant, looking to motivate & inspire our pupils then we would love to hear from you.

Detail

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.

We have an opportunity for a motivated teaching assistant to work 1:1 supporting a pupil in our Pre-Prep. This is a part-time post working 12:30-16:30 daily and we are we are looking for a talented member of staff who:

has prior experience of working with children as a teaching assistant / learning support assistant, or an interest in starting a career in education;

has experience working with SEN children;

is passionate about supporting the teaching and learning of young people;

has the desire to ensure that all children secure the highest possible levels of progress and attainment;

has the ability to work creatively and sensitively with children;

is able to relate well to and communicate well with children and adults;

has the imagination to develop opportunities for learning through play;

is flexible and have the ability to use initiative;

has a friendly and caring manner;

brings enthusiasm and energy to the role;

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. Our Early Years Department have won the ISA Early Years Award for Excellence and Innovation in Provision.

We have innovative, forward thinking staff with an understanding of how children learn and continue to learn ourselves. We offer a delightful working environment which is well resourced.

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.

Closing date: Open until the position is filled

Interviews: as soon as possible

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.

Documents

• SRP04a Application Form (Sep 2021)
• Holme Grange School - A Great Place To Work
• Pupil 1-1 Support Assistant (EG) - JD & Person Spec

Further Information

https://www.holmegrange.org/vacancies/