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Nursery Teaching Assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant

Wakefield Girls' High School - (Junior Girls)

Wakefield

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Salary:
£11,769.76
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
6 June 2019

Job overview

Nursery Teaching Assistant

(Temporary)

From September 2019, we require a qualified Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team based in Mulberry House. Working in a busy, caring and friendly school environment the successful candidate will assist the Nursery Teacher in promoting balanced education through creative play, as well as acting as a Key Worker.

The post is temporary to cover maternity leave from the 1st September 2019 until the 27th March 2020 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. The hours of work are 7.45 am to 8.30 am in Early Morning Care, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm (with a one hour lunch break) as a Teaching Assistant.  The post is term time only including INSET, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

The actual salary is £11,769.76 for the duration of the contract (£18,405.00 pa FTE). In addition, an allowance is payable for the Key Worker responsibilities.  

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. 

Further details of the post and an application form can be obtained from our website www.wgsf.org.uk or from the school office, WGHS Junior School, 2 St. John's Square, Wakefield, WF1 2QX.  

Telephone: 01924 374577                               Email: bmilne@wghsjs.org.uk

Applications by CV will not be considered.01 019373943

Closing date for applications:  9.00 am Friday 7th June 2019

About Wakefield Girls' High School - (Junior Girls)

Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School is an independent all-girls mainstream primary school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, that caters for children aged four to 11. 

The Junior School opened in 1881 for children under five. In 1967, the school was moved to St John’s House, a large Georgian structure. The school is now part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, comprised of WGHS Senior and Junior schools, along with nearby Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Junior School.    

Headteacher 

Rachel Edwards 

Vision and values 

Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School aims to offer academic inspiration in a supportive environment and help develop each student’s knowledge, skills and learning abilities. The primary school puts no limitations on the girls and makes sure their learning environment is free from gender stereotypes and boundaries. Teachers promote kindness, public spirit, empathy and consideration. 

The schools encourages pupils to explore, investigate, share ideas and work together to create a fun, educational experience. This is coupled with educational visits and outdoor activities. Sports is an important aspect of the school, with plenty on offer, as well as music and drama. The school is represented by pupils in netball, hockey, swimming, tennis and athletics, and there are twice-weekly music lessons. Taster lessons are available for girls who want to take up an instrument permanently. Girls have the choice of 55 clubs and activities, which help to supplement their learning. 

ISI report

"The school is highly effective in meeting its aim of giving a good all-round education to each pupil, encouraging academic excellence, nurturing talents, developing an individual’s potential and maintaining traditional values in a modern context."

View Wakefield Girls’ High School Junior School's latest ISI report

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