Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: £12.12 per hour (Teaching Assistant), £13.63 per hour (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Start Date: September 2024

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in the Lower School at Monkton Prep School, supporting children between the ages of 4 and 9 years old. 

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm (30 minute lunch break). Option to work 8am-6pm some days to run our Aftercare provision for Reception to Year 2 children from 3.30-6.00pm. If so, an additional break would be provided in the afternoon. 

Responsibilities

The primary role of the teaching assistant should be to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will give assistance to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. 

Please see the candidate information pack for more information. 

Benefits of working at Monkton

• Free lunch during working hours 
• 3x salary Life Assurance
• 75% discount at the Monkton Leisure sports club (this equates to under £15 a month)
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8 additional bank holidays (33 total - taken in school holidays)
• An Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand, including free access to online GPs, Physiotherapists, Lifestyle Coaches, and wellbeing support
• A £500 recommend a friend bonus scheme if someone you refer is successfully appointed
• Free parking
• Give as you Earn Scheme - Tax efficient charitable giving
• Cycle2work scheme and techscheme (salary sacrifice) 
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants and cinemas via the Monkton Benefit Hub

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.   

How to apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application via Tes. Alternatively you should write to us, including a completed application form, to the HR department (recruitment@monkton.org.uk) with details of your qualifications and experience.

For more information please contact the HR department on 01225 721181.

Diversity Statement

We seek passionate individuals who live out our four core values (confidence, integrity, humility and service) and inspire our bright, curious and enthusiastic students. Monkton thinks differently. We appreciate and value differences, and our ambition is to attract, develop and retain a diverse mix of talented people that will contribute to our ethos and values.