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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Falcons School

Putney, London

  • Expired
Salary:
Dependent upon skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
20 May 2018

Job overview

Teaching Assistants Level 3

Falcons School for Girls is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team from September 2018.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and confident and will be able to support and inspire children to foster their enthusiasm for learning. They will also have the skills and maturity required to take on the Teaching Assistant duties and responsibilities. A willingness to contribute fully to the extra-curricular activities and life of the school is vital.

A Teaching Assistant qualified to Level 3 is essential for this role. 

Falcons School for Girls provides independent education from three to eleven years. We offer a traditional nursery – year 6 girls’ school education, with outstanding preparation for 11 + examinations. From September 2018 we will have our first intake of boys from Pre-reception. The boys will go up to Year 3 and will then be offered a priority place Falcons School for Boys. The girls will progress through to Year 6.

We are a warm and caring school, taking great pride in developing our girls into happy, confident individuals ready to meet the challenges of their senior schools. We have a reputation for academic excellence, creativity and a love of learning. We have high expectations of our pupils with learning tailored to individual needs. Our pupils win places at the country’s top Day and Boarding schools in the 11+ examinations at the end of Year Six, and leave Falcons School for Girls as resourceful, self-aware and inquisitive girls.

Falcons School for Girls 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance along with other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.

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.

The Alpha Plus Group has its own salary scale and the salary will be dependent experience and qualifications.

Closing date for applications is Monday 21st May 2018. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 4th June 2018.

Please apply in confidence by completing the online application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on the Alpha Plus Group careers page.

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/careers/positions/bcFwEq01nppiocBRK5aBIe

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About Falcons School

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+44 20 8992 5189

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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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Applications closed