Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Detail

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Full-time

Term time plus 1 week (36 weeks per year)

Competitive salary

Start date ASAP

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support our pupils to become confident individuals with a love of learning. Additionally, you will provide structured play opportunities to enhance their personal development.

The successful candidate will be confident, pro-active and enthusiastic. Building successful relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues will be a key part of the role, therefore the ability to communicate with people at all levels is essential. This is an ideal opportunity for a Graduate looking to pursue a career in teaching or an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in their career.

The Prep School is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. As a rapidly growing school community, it is an exciting and innovative time in the Prep School’s history.

This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis, 42.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (36 weeks per year). The working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak each day.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
• Competitive salary

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 31 May 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Registered Charity No: 311065

Documents

• Teaching Assistant - PREP - Job Pack - May 2023

Further Information

https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/247991868/EDV-2023-SPS-73909