Teaching Assistant

Introduction

Blackheath Prep is a prep school for just over 370 boys and girls aged 3 to 11. From 1 September 2023, Blackheath Prep and Eltham College will merge to become one family of schools. The merger provides an exciting opportunity to cement the schools’ already close ties through a more formal partnership.

Founded in 1996, it occupies a beautiful five-acre site close to Blackheath village. Its original Georgian and Victorian buildings have been extended and adapted to include large playgrounds and extensive playing fields, tennis courts, cricket nets and a Forest School area.

The Role

Blackheath Prep is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be required to provide in class support to children in the Prep (Key Stage Two) as a classroom assistant. The successful candidate is likely to be based in lower Key Stage Two. The successful candidate will work closely with the Class Teacher and bring forward ideas to enhance the pupils’ learning experience.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working as a teaching or classroom assistant in a primary school setting. The candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider team, in helping to support pupils in their lessons and the class as and when necessary.

Other valuable qualities include enthusiasm, understanding, organisational ability, a capacity to work hard and the ability to stay calm and good humoured under pressure.

Terms of Appointment

• The post is available from September 2023 on a permanent full time basis
• A competitive salary reflecting the level of experience to date
• Wellbeing benefits: annual flu vaccination, free annual eye test, access to Employee Support line
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Fee remission
• A free staff lunch, snacks and tea/coffee are provided during term time
• Staff social activities.

How to Apply

Please send by email a completed application form and equal opportunities form, together with a covering letter to Asia Gibbs, HR and Compliance Manager: recruitment@blackheathprep.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 5 June at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Monday 12 June 2023.

***Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged***

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.