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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Prendergast Vale School

Lewisham

  • Expired
Salary:
£24,656 - £25,029 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
3 June 2024

Job overview

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting Class Teachers in the teaching and welfare of student development across the primary and secondary phase of the school. The post holder will work with pupils individually and in small groups. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team in supporting learning, progress and attainment within the classroom.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative. You will have the ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents / carers and colleagues and the ability to support children to develop their independence, self-confidence and social interaction. You will possess Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Prendergast Vale School is an all through school, nursery to Year 11, and rated as Good by Ofsted in February 2018. It is one of the top performing mixed schools for E-Bacc in Lewisham. The school benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Federation.

The post may appeal to those who are looking to become a teacher and would like to gain some experience before applying.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.


Hours:                 35 hours a week, term time only i.e. 39 weeks, including 5 Inset Days.

Salary:                 Scale 3 (point 5 - 6) £28,534 - £28,977 pro-rata.


To find out more about what is it like to work for the Federation, please click here.

To apply, please click here.

Interviews:                        W/c Monday 3 June 2024


Please note CVs are not accepted.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.


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About Prendergast Vale School

Welcome to Prendergast Vale School, an all-through school in the heart of Lewisham for children from the ages of 3 to 16.  We are a very special community; as our school motto says ‘in perpetuum discimus’ - we are forever learning, with academic and personal excellence for all and developing creativity at the heart of our practices. We believe all our pupils can achieve success in life by working hard and being kind.

Our subject specialists design engaging and high-quality curricula that enable our pupils to reach their academic potential and develop a thirst for learning. As a result, they will become confident, resourceful and independent learners who can pursue their ambitions and attend university if they wish.  Not only should students have well regarded qualifications when they leave school but they will also acquire character traits that will enable them to be successful in life. Traits such as optimism, resilience and confidence are developed throughout all subjects and through extra curricular activities. We encourage pupils to value their education at Prendergast Vale and we equip them to achieve and excel in life after school. They leave our care as responsible, motivated young adults who are eager to make positive contributions to society.

Prendergast Vale is a small school within a big community. As a member of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, we are stronger together. The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is made up of a group of three secondary and two primary schools as well as Prendergast 6th Form.  We are very fortunate to be part of the Federation and receive a lot of support from the Leathersellers’ Company, which helps our pupils succeed.

Mr E Coogan Headteacher - Prendergast Vale School

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