Teaching Assistant

Great Bookham School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Leatherhead is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. This term-time role involves assisting with various responsibilities, including lunchtime support and delivering targeted interventions. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about the vibrant community. Apply early as interviews may occur on receipt of applications.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Friendly, diverse community

Beautiful village setting

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children's development in school.
• Willingness to participate in all aspects of school life.
• Experience in delivering pastoral or curriculum interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning alongside the teacher.
• Engage in lunchtime support.
• Assist in delivering targeted curriculum interventions.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Passion for making a difference

Team spirit

Experience with children

Job description

Are you looking to work in an exciting forward thinking and dynamic school where the children are at the heart of everything we do? Then we may have just the job for you!

We would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our Trust at Great Bookham School. The Role is to support teaching and learning in the classroom alongside the teacher is a variety of different roles. The position requires good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for making a difference to the life chances of individuals.
• Have high expectations for all and a great team spirit
• Be willing to get involved with all aspects of school life, which may include lunchtime support.
• Have experience delivering pastoral and/or targeted curriculum interventions.
• Would like school experience prior to pursuing a career in teaching or working with children.

We can offer:

• Very supportive staff and a friendly, diverse community.
• A beautiful setting in a small village location.

Great Bookham School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust - A multi-academy trust which currently consists of eleven schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) has over 100 trainees and from September 2022 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status which is a fantastic accolade for both the school and Trust.

The role is for 32.5hrs a week, Term time only.

Please note that we may choose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so early application is advised.

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school and this may be arranged by contacting the school office.

Great Bookham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.