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Teaching Assistant

Thetford Grammar School

Norfolk

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Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
19 August 2019

Job overview

Senior School Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistant – Full time/Part-Time (0.80)

Thetford Grammar School is seeking 2/3 enthusiastic and energetic Learning Support Assistants to join the Senior School from either September 2019 or possibly January 2020.  This role will primarily require the successful candidate to support a specific student in either Key Stage 3 or 4 to access all areas of the curriculum but may also involve general in-class support in KS3 English and Maths lessons.  The school would welcome applications from a Level 3 (or higher) qualified TA.  This role could be the ideal step in a teaching career and as such may also be suitable for a GAP year or post graduate student.

Closing date: Noon, 19th August 2019. 

Interviews will take place: w/c 26th August 2019 or earlier if possible.

Thetford Grammar School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Thetford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.

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About Thetford Grammar School

Thetford Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school in Thetford, Norfolk, with some 300 pupils aged from 3-19 coming from feeder schools across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Celebrating its 900th anniversary in 2014, the school is one of the oldest in England. It was a state grammar school until it became independent in 1981. The school occupies two sites in the centre of the town. Some buildings date back to Tudor times, others are brand new,and despite being a relatively small school, it offers a wide range of facilities.

Head

Mrs Amanda Faye

Values and vision

While taking pride in its 900 years of educating local children, Thetford Grammar School dedicates itself to preparing pupils for the fast moving, ever changing world they will enter on leaving. Its chief aim is to develop the whole child within an inclusive school community. The core value is to ensure the creative growth of every individual in all areas: academic, physical, emotional, cultural and social.

There are over 20 AS- and A-level subjects on offer in the schools sixth form.

ISI

"The school fulfils its aims; it is an inclusive family community which develops the whole pupil and ensures that all are known as individuals. Pupils are very aware of the needs of those who are less fortunate and engage in many charitable fund-raising activities...They have a very positive attitude to learning and work well individually and with one another. They develop into caring and responsible young people.”

View Thetford Grammar School’s latest ISI report

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