Early Years Practitioner (Teaching Assistant)
Dulwich Prep London
South East London
- £23,035 - £31,520 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term 2024
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2024
Job overview
Dulwich Prep London is the most exciting and stimulating place to work. With over 800 pupils, it is the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the most cosmopolitan city in the world. The School’s strength is its community: our staff who are professional, passionate and brilliantly collegiate (CPD is extremely important); our pupils who are inquisitive, challenging learners with a spring in their step, and our parents who are hugely supportive, appreciative and ambitious.
We are looking to recruit a Early Years Practitioner (Teaching Assistant). Our Early Years Practitioners are responsible for creating a fun, active, stimulating and safe environment for the children and assisting the teachers in delivering high-quality differentiated lessons across Early Years curriculum. This role reports to our Head of Early Years.
We would welcome applicants who have experience of caring for and inspiring children, who possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. A full and relevant level 3 qualification is essential.
Dulwich Prep London offers excellent facilities and resources for its staff and pupils, as well as supportive and energised colleagues, a commitment to professional development and staff well-being opportunities and small class sizes.
The hours are 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, for 35 weeks each year, including all School term time weeks.
Please read the Job Description and Application & Recruitment Process Explanatory Note below. Completed application forms, along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role, should be sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at recruitment@dulwichpreplondon.org
Closing Date: Thursday 25 April 2024, 12.00pm
Interview: Week Commencing 29 April 2024
Start date: Autumn Term 2024
We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.
Registered Charity No: 1174356
Attached documents
About Dulwich Prep London
Values and Academic Excellence since 1885
This long-established and well-known preparatory school educates boys aged 3 to 13 (girls 3 to 4), preparing them for entrance and scholarship examinations to independent London day schools and boarding schools across the country. Re-branded in 2011, the school aims to challenge boys in their pursuit of excellence and to inspire each pupil to realise his full potential. Sport, Music and Art are encouraged to a high standard. There are many out-of-school activities, including a wide variety of holiday trips.
The main ages for entry are at three, four and seven years, with smaller entries at five and eight. There are occasional vacancies at other ages.
New website is: www.dulwichpreplondon.org
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