Teaching Assistant (maternity cover)

Thomson House School - Teaching Assistant

Part time: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 1.30pm (term time only)

Start date: April 2021

Fixed term contract to 31st March 2022

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant for a maternity cover role. The applicant will also be expected to attend our Inset days.

The successful candidate will:

Be part of a teaching team which delivers challenging and creative lessons and provides an outstanding learning environment;

Support all pupils to learn effectively as directed by the classroom teachers and senior leaders;

Take some whole class responsibility in the course of his/her work;

Participate in all aspects of school life, including delivering enrichment clubs and break / lunchtime duties.

This role will include a daily lunch duty.

Our ideal candidate will:

Be a dedicated and reliable professional committed to our ethos and keen to get involved in all aspects of school life;

Have energy, resourcefulness and initiative;

Have  expertise with ICT;

Be an excellent classroom practitioner;

Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (English and Maths Grade B or above) or equivalent.

In exchange, we offer a competitive salary, excellent professional development and the unique opportunity to be part of a professional but fun team of people with an ethos of high standards and community spirit.

You need to complete the application form and include a supporting letter of not more than one side outlining your motivation and relevant experience. Please email your letter and completed application form to: hr@thomsonhouseschool.org

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd February at 12.00pm, midday. 

Interviews will be held the following week, 

THS is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.