Teaching Assistant
Rishworth School
Calderdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary will be paid at National Living Wage, £11.44 per hour.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2025
Job overview
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Rishworth School is a forward thinking and innovative UK day and boarding school that retains traditional values. We are an independent school with the freedom to offer an educational experience personalised to each child’s needs.
Set in the heart of West Yorkshire Rishworth School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of beautiful countryside for the last 300 years.
The Preparatory School at Rishworth, are seeking to appoint a compassionate and inspirational Teaching Assistant with a nature to nurture.
The successful candidate will assist in the learning and development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the class teacher. Predominantly working in Years 1 and 2, although could also involve working within all key stages and will involve assisting across all year groups during the course of a working week.
Experience of working within a Primary setting as well as in an outdoor setting (for example, Forest School), would be desirable, although full training will be given.
An ability to work as part of a team, be adaptable and flexible in approach, as well as on your own initiative is essential - as is a sense of humour!
You will be working with our pupils in small groups, supporting with their daily reading, and working alongside our inspirational class teachers.
This role is full time, term-time only. Salary will be paid at National Living Wage, £11.44 per hour.
The hours of work will be 41.25 hours per week (8:00am to 4:45pm, including a half hour unpaid lunch).
The closing date for applications is 9am on 24th February. The application form (Business Support) and Job Description can be located on the Rishworth School website or by contacting Liz Newman, lnewman@rishworth-school.co.uk . Informal visits to our school would be most welcomed and arranged via the Head’s PA gbattye@heathfieldjunior.co.uk .
Rishworth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Rishworth School, Rishworth,
Halifax, HX6 4QA
Tel: 01422 822 217 Fax: 01422 820 911
www.rishworth-school.co.uk Charity no. 1115562
About Rishworth School
Rishworth School is a mixed, non-denominational, all-through independent day and boarding school situated in Rishworth, West Yorkshire. The school has a Christian ethos but welcomes students from all faiths. There are approximately 450 pupils at Rishworth, between the ages of 3-19.
Rishworth School was established in 1724 by John Wheelwright in a small building, now used as the school’s chapel. The junior school, Heathfield opened in 1951. The school is set around 130 acres of parkland. It is a founder member of the Society of Headmasters for Independent Schools (SHMIS). Rishworth and Heathfield both offer an extensive range of learning facilities and share a swimming pool, performing arts centre and playing fields.
Head
Jessica Sheldrick
Values and vision
Rishworth School wants pupils to develop a love for learning and in return, achieve to the highest of their capabilities. It hopes for students to grow as individuals with a sense of purpose, fulfilment, responsibility and self-discipline. Rishworth School wants to offer a caring, friendly and stimulating environment for pupils to excel in. It aims to work closely with parents and the wider community to help ensure that everyone is working together to provide the best possible learning experience for all students.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The quality of pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent”. November 2017
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