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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Sherfield School

Hampshire

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
02/09/2019
Apply by:
15 July 2019

Job overview

Sherfield School is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant who shares our ethos of putting children at the heart of all we do.

The Teaching Assistant will be a key support to the teacher, working with either small groups of children or with individuals.   The Teaching Assistant will assist in planning activities and in fostering an environment which encourages the development of each child.   

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Has a calm manner and is able to work flexibly and use their initiative; 
  • Is able to facilitate play and interaction with other children; 
  • Can enthuse and inspire children to learn; 
  • Is able to establish and sustain supportive and nurturing relationships; 
  • Has knowledge of the key aspects of the role of a TA and has the skills to take children on in their learning;
  • Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills whilst remaining patient and positive;
  • Has excellent communication skills and is able to establish and maintain good relationships and rapport with colleagues, parents and other professionals;
  • Is able to maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures. 


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About Sherfield School

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  • Sherfield School
  • Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook
  • Hampshire
  • RG27 0HU
  • United Kingdom
+44 1256 884800

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Set in 76 acres of exquisite park and woodland in North Hampshire, Sherfield School is an all-round school which currently has circa 600 pupils from 3 months to 18 years. Pupils at Sherfield thrive and flourish as they experience the excitement and enjoyment of learning in a co-educational day and boarding school with a strong academic record, good facilities, and a strong community

Our distinguished buildings, extensive facilities and acres of park land are conducive to providing a varied programme that includes sports, languages, performing arts, fine arts and a kaleidoscope of extracurricular activities.

Sherfield is proud to have joined Education in Motion (EiM) in September 2023. EiM is a global education company that aspires to be a leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future. With a diverse family of premier education brands around the world, the group is known for its holistic programmes that balance wellbeing, character development and academic success

Sherfield provides:

  • A broad, balanced, differentiated and creative curriculum
  • Equal opportunities for all and high quality teaching and learning
  • A stimulating, challenging and positive ethos where everyone is valued and achievements are celebrated
  • Opportunities for parents to support their children’s education and the life of the school

We aim to enable each pupil to:

  • Develop morally, socially, culturally and spiritually, embracing the core values
  • Value learning and to be reliable, honest, resourceful, flexible and responsible
  • Develop a positive self-image with the ability to express themselves confidently
  • Become aware of the needs of others, developing a caring, supportive and responsible attitude
  • Be able to work individually and in groups, encouraging and helping others
  • Work hard; reflect upon progress; set challenging targets; achieve the highest standards possible
  • Use new technologies appropriately to enhance their learning
  • Take part in a wide range of activities contributing fully to the life of the school

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