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Part Time Teaching Assistant ( Learning Associate)

Part Time Teaching Assistant ( Learning Associate)

Liberty Woodland School

Morden

  • £12,500 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Benefits Package include: EAP provider, physical, mental and financial health advisors, bike to work scheme, generous CPD opportunities and much more.
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Spring Term 2023
Apply by:
31 December 2022

Job overview

Part Time Teacher assistant at London’s first outdoor Primary School

We have designed a school to work with and for children; a school that ensures every child meets their potential and will be those most likely to succeed in the 21st century. Have you got what it takes to join our dynamic and hard working team?

We are looking to recruit a committed a Part Time Teaching assistant (Learning Associate) to join us in reimagining schooling and on our journey to excellence.

Liberty Woodland School is an innovative, progressive outdoor school where we:

  • Take a rigorous approach to teaching and learning across the curriculum inspired by our 3 acre outdoor site
  • Teach through a project based cross-curricular learning approach. Projects are designed with the children’s interests in mind providing authentic learning opportunities and driven towards meaningful end goals.
  • Take a ‘stage not age’ approach to planning and teaching 
  • Work hard as a team; strive for the very best outcomes for pupils and continually seek to respond to what research tells us about how children learn best
  • Know that by putting physical and mental health at the heart of what we do makes for children who are happy, kind, self-aware and eager to learn
  • Are open for children from Monday- Thursday and on Fridays meet as a staff team for CPD and PPA 

 

We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:

  • Has a passion for outdoor education
  • Is reflective, open to feedback and driven to constantly improve
  • Is a team player who goes the extra mile day in day out for the children in their care
  • Is excited to develop their skills in leading small group work (for example in literacy and maths, supported by the class teacher)
  • Is able to work 8am until 1pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 11am, Friday.
  • Is able to commute to school via one of our Minibus Routes, Monday to Thursday, accompanying the children at the start of the day from Heatham House, Twickenham to our school in Morden.

 

We offer in return:

  • A conscientious Induction to the school
  • Carefully considered CPD opportunities linking to our School Development Plan
  • Career development opportunities
  • The support of our experienced co-teachers and senior leadership team
  • A comprehensive Wellbeing programme including free membership to the Employee Assistance Program as well as a health cash plan
  • A friendly and committed school staff team 
  • Teaching Monday- Thursday with pupils and 2 hours work on a Friday which comprises professional development, preparation and planning time 
  • 35 weeks teaching with children along with 12 days of CPD per academic year


Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other vetting checks and will also must be able to provide satisfactory references. All school staff complete Safeguarding training, both during induction and on an ongoing basis.


Please Note: Due to the outdoor element of the school there are physical demands of this role. The work is practical by definition and moderate levels of physical effort. It involves lifting and handling of training equipment, play equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of learners and the environment. Activities are mainly out of doors and this will require walking and managing on uneven surfaces and in unpredictable weather conditions. You are required to be a role model for the staff and learners you work with, adhering to the Health & Safety procedures.




About Liberty Woodland School

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+44 208 648 9775

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Liberty Woodland School, Morden-  London’s School For The Future

Liberty Woodland School is a co-educational, independent, progressive and unique school for pupils aged 4 to 16 years. We have designed a school to work with and for children; a school that ensures every child meets their potential and will be those most likely to succeed in the 21st century. We are a school that develops children to the best of their potential and into those children who will leave a lasting legacy on this planet.

As a small but rapidly growing school, our student enrolments are set to continue to increase throughout 2024. In response to this growth, we are looking for amazing educators to join our team at Liberty Woodland School, in 2024.


Learn more about us on our website: www.libertywoodlandschool.com

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