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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Whitefield School

Barnet, London

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Salary:
£15,082-15,111
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
30 October 2018

Job overview

“School leaders, governors and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive”

“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding”

“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”

“Diversity at this harmonious school is celebrated and respected”  (Ofsted 2017)

Are you a talented and innovative practitioner who can help deliver creative and inspiring lessons for students of all abilities? Are you passionate about inclusive education? Do you want to work in a school committed to career progression? If so, why not join us? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong team of specialist, highly committed and enthusiastic staff. Length of experience need not stop anyone applying for this post. What matters is an absolute commitment to wanting to get the best from every student. We are looking for ‘exceptional’, because ‘exceptional’ is what all our students deserve.

As part of the schools commitment to ensuring every child achieves to their fullest potential we are now looking to expand our highly dedicated Inclusion team.

As a result we are looking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will work alongside teachers, providing valuable support in lessons. The successful candidate will also use specialist knowledge for planning and developing support materials and provide care and supervision to our young learners. The role will involve working across all subjects and year groups with students of all abilities.

The ideal candidate will:

  • be a graduate 
  • be a highly enthusiastic, energetic, proactive individual who has the passion and ability to motivate and inspire the students 
  • have the desire to work with students with special educational needs
  • have excellent, written and verbal communication skills and be able to relate well to all members of the school community

Whitefield is a rapidly improving school. Our examination results continue to rise year on year. But we still have ambitious plans for the future.  The successful candidate will have access to Continuous Professional Development through our comprehensive internal and external CPD programme. The school also offers a range of benefits to all employees through our pro-active staff Well-being Team. 

Please use the TES online application form to apply for this vacancy. For further information on our exciting school, please visit our website (www.whitefield.barnet.sch.uk) or better still come for a visit.

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About Whitefield School

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+44 20 8455 4114

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Creating the future, today.

Whitefield School exists to develop well-rounded pupils who achieve great grades and have great character through our high standards and expectations. These are individuals who'll become our future leaders and change makers.

Our inclusive, supportive and ambitious culture enables our pupils to reach and exceed their full potential, regardless of their starting point in life. We embrace our diverse community and act as a social leveller allowing all pupils to flourish.

We believe that everyone has the ability to excel and make a difference, and we know that when we feel seen, heard and respected, and our mental health and wellbeing are looked after, we can exceed even our own expectations.

We are committed to excellence in all aspects of students’ school life, whether academic, social or emotional. This is demonstrated each and everyday through our values ‘We AREWhitefield’, Ambitious, Respectful and show Effort.

Creating the future, together.

What does Ofsted say about us? - (December 2022)

-Staff are positive about the school’s senior leaders

-Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported to develop professionally

-Staff are positive about the efforts made by leaders to manage workload and well-being effectively

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