Study and Exam Support/ Teaching Assistant
King's Bruton
Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2023
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to help further enhance the excellent support that is available to pupils. This is a new position at King’s, aimed at developing the study skills of pupils, whilst also helping to ensure the smooth running of examinations and normal school duties. The successful candidate will provide a programme of support/ study skills to individual/ small groups of pupils, working closely with subject teachers to help promote pupil progress. The successful candidate will support the Examinations Officer during the external examination periods, helping to ensure that exams run smoothly, and that pupils are well supported throughout the examination period.
This is a term time only post, although we can be very flexible in terms of full/ part time hours to help support the right applicant. This role would support a Teaching Assistant looking for more responsibility, or someone with a background in supporting pupils. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be able to work well within a team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to make a real difference to pupil progress, and to work alongside motivated pupils to help them develop the skills that they require, both at King’s, and beyond.
Salary will be discussed at interview.
*You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position*
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About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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