Teaching Assistant
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pro-rata based on £17,615 for a full time , year round role, includes holiday pay
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- After February half term 2021
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2021
Job overview
We have a part-time, temporary vacancy within our Infant Department to start after half term on 22nd February 2021 or shortly after. The vacancy is offered as a temporary contract for 12 months to February 2022.
The role is based in the Infant Department during the 2020-21 academic year and may support an Infant or Junior School Form from September 2021, depending on the operational needs of the school.
Teaching Assistants work term time only to include all Professional Development Days (INSET) as set out in the school calendar. In addition, there is a requirement to support a small number of events and information evenings each academic year and overtime will be paid for attendance at these events and evenings.
The role is for 29 hours per week from 08.30 to 15.30 on two days and from 08.30 to 13.30 on three days each week.
Full details are in the attached Job Description.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant childcare qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 and will offer excellent communication skills and an ability to work to targets and deadlines.
Candidates are welcome to apply through the TES website using the application form linked to our advert. Alternatively please download the PGS application form on the school website and submit via email.
The closing date is noon 29th January 2021 and early applications are welcomed.
Remote interviews will be held on 4th February 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
PGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
PGS has its own, generous salary scale and seeks to attract the best staff possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Attached documents
About The Portsmouth Grammar School
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.
Aims and Values
The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.
ISI Report 2022
During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.
Head
Mr David Wickes
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