Teaching Assistant

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting Class Teachers in the teaching and welfare of student development across the primary and secondary phase of the school. The post holder will work with pupils individually and in small groups. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team in supporting learning, progress and attainment within the classroom.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative. You will have the ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents / carers and colleagues and the ability to support children to develop their independence, self-confidence and social interaction. You will possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Prendergast Vale School is an all through school, nursery to Year 11, and rated as Good by Ofsted in February 2018. It is one of the top performing mixed schools for E-Bacc in Lewisham. The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Federation.

The post may appeal to those who are looking to become a teacher and would like to gain some experience before applying.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.

Hours:                 35 hours a week, term time only i.e. 39 weeks, including 5 Inset Days.

Salary:                 Scale 3 (point 5 - 6) £28,534 - £28,977 pro-rata.

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Interviews:                        W/c Monday 3 June 2024

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.