Junior School Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Supervisor

Full Time, Term Time only 

Required from 29 August 2024 

Full Time Equivalent Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience 

Actual salary: Up to £28,620 per annum for working 41.25 hours per week for 35 weeks per year 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our Prep School team as a Teaching Assistant for pupils in Key Stage 2.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join us from August 2024.  

Working both in the classroom and outside on the sports field, the ideal candidate will primarily support teaching and learning across Years 3 to 6.  In addition, they will lead our Breakfast Club each morning, ensuring that each child is ready for the day ahead. A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare is essential.  

We offer: 

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK   
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff   
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision   
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff   
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning   
• A diverse benefits package including: 
• Competitive salary 
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions 
• Free onsite parking 
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Free lunches 
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery 
• School fee discount 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Interest-free computer loans 
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans 

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.  

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear: 

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community   
• To champion social awareness and sustainability  
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student  
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders   
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals   

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

How to apply  

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download a JAGS application form and candidate pack.  

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.  

Closing Date : Midday on Tuesday 21 May 2024 

Interview Date : Friday 24 May 2024 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.