Teaching Assistant
Falcons School
Putney
- Expired
- Salary:
- In accordance with Alpha Plus Payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2023
Job overview
Job Title: Teaching Assistant x2
Start date: 05 September 2023
Reports to: Headmistress
Working hours: 8am to 5pm full time (40 hours per week),
Contract: Permanent, term time only – 35 weeks
Location: Falcons School for Girls, Putney
Falcons School for Girls is currently looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team. The successful candidate should understand school protocols, and willing to make a full contribution to school life.
The Role
This role requires an exceptional teaching assistant who is able to teach young children in an engaging way. S/he must have a good level of experience of teaching and working in a school setting. S/he will be required to support and work closely with the class/subject teachers to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for the pupils. An important part of this role is to also accompany the pupils on the school bus morning and evening. An excellent educational understanding of key issues and organisational abilities, efficiency, humour and energy are requirements of the position.
S/he should have a good working knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding and undertake the appropriate annual training. S/he is expected to liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead on related and highly confidential matters. S/he must at all times be friendly, approachable, discrete and supportive.
The role requires excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.
The full Job Description is available on the APG Careers Site.
The Falcons School for Girls educates girls from 3-11 years. The School’s vision is to continue to be Cherishing, Challenging and Creative.
The Falcons School for Girls is part of the prestigious Alpha Plus Group, whose motto 'the gold standard in education' signifies their commitment to maintaining the very highest standards in each of their schools.
Our school offers an excellent and broad all-round academic education. Pupils are highly motivated and parents and staff share a commitment to a creative curriculum. Girls move on by examinations to top London day and boarding schools.
SAFEGUARDING
APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Closing Date: 19 June 2023
Please click 'Apply Now' to begin your application via the Alpha Plus Careers Site. Applications should reach the school no later than Monday 19th June 2023, 09:00.
Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
About Falcons School
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Falcons School is a non-selective independent primary school for pupils aged 2-11, situated in Putney, south-west London.
Headmistress
Sara Williams-Ryan
Values and vision
Falcons School takes pride in developing happy, confident girls ready to meet their next educational challenge. It has high expectations of pupils and seeks to develop them into high-achievers, lifelong learners and leaders.
Teachers are encouraged to adapt their delivery to reflect their pupils’ needs, and parents are viewed as genuine partners in their child’s education.
Falcons School endeavours to provide a challenging and fun curriculum with a strong emphasis on creative learning. The school aims to set academically rigorous standards for its pupils.
ISI report
“The pupils’ overall achievement is excellent. The curriculum is broad and generally balanced, contributing to pupils’ achievement and progress, which is above the average for pupils of similar ability.”
“Pupils have very well developed skills in English and mathematics, and a very high degree of skill in information and computer technology. These skills enable pupils to extend their understanding and make excellent progress over time.”
“The leadership and management of the school are excellent and fulfil the school’s aim to provide a very high standard of education.”
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