Teaching Assistant
Ardingly College Pre-Prep
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- £15,293.56 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2019
Job overview
Ardingly College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational full-time Teaching Assistant to join their thriving Pre-Prep School. The successful applicant will encourage, support, guide and give practical help to the process of learning.
Candidates should have experience working with and understanding children of Pre-Prep school age. Good communication and organisational skills and a positive and caring personality are also essential for this role.
A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Childcare and GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above is also required.
We are looking for someone with a warm and welcoming smile, who is able to inspire the children and make every child feel special. The ability to join in with the children, no matter how silly the task, and have fun and laughter in the workplace is also important.
This is a full-time role, working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10.30am to 7.00pm, for 35 weeks per year (term time only, plus one additional week). Attendance is required at three INSET days throughout the year, prior to the beginning of each term.
The salary is £15,293.56 per annum, inclusive of 4.2 weeks’ paid holiday.
The College offers a wide range of benefits including pension, private health insurance, sports and leisure facilities, school fee remission and salary sacrifice schemes.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.ardingly.com/Vacancies
Closing date: Sunday 24th February 2019, although applications will be considered upon receipt.
Expected interview date: w/c 4th March 2019.
Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.
About Ardingly College Pre-Prep
- Ardingly College Pre-Prep
- College Road, Haywards Heath
- West Sussex
- RH17 6SQ
- United Kingdom
Ardingly College Nursery and Pre-Prep is a wonderful setting in which to work, learn and teach. We are fortunate to be a self-contained unit situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with easy access to all the facilities of the main school site. The Pre-Prep offers a well-equipped, bright and modern teaching environment with purpose-built classrooms, playgrounds and our own dining room. The Pre-Prep School, known locally as the Farmhouse, is situated in an idyllic location and we make extensive use of the 230 acres of woodlands, streams and fields to enhance learning and create a unique, child-lead curriculum.
The school is co-educational and has up to 100 children from Reception to Year 2 in addition to those attending the Nursery. We aspire to deliver an outstanding education through the highest standards of teaching and staff are encouraged to develop their skills and understanding. The school has a warm and friendly atmosphere where children and staff can flourish and fulfil their potential and where learning is fun.
We are an enthusiastic and supportive community who believe strongly in encouraging every child to develop an excitement about school life and love of learning. We teach creatively using the children’s interests as a springboard to learning and staff are encouraged to use all the wonderful grounds and facilities available to them at Ardingly to stimulate the children’s interest and create marvellous memories that will last a lifetime.
Strong pastoral care of each child is a key feature of the school and through our ‘Discovering my world’ initiative we seek to encourage the values that will make sure that every child has the best start possible to build their confidence and teach them how to become an essential part of the community whilst not losing their individuality; how to blend communal spirit with personal best.
We are also a school that believes strongly in supporting parents and have wrap-around care to assist all parents. Through our extended day, we ensure continuity of care and that the highest standards are maintained.
We are a warm and welcoming team who believe in supporting each other to be happy at work and create the best possible environment for the children.
Our Nursery is a happy and nurturing environment where every child is known by staff and where caring for all is a strength.
Staff at Ardingly Pre-Prep ensure that the children are given a firm academic foundation and encouraged to develop the personal skills that will ensure future success. This is reflected in our most recent ISI report (February 2018) which judged the College to be Outstanding in every aspect: academic provision and the quality of teaching, the personal development of the pupils, and governance and leadership.
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