Teaching Assistant
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is dependent on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or Sooner
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2018
Job overview
Teaching Assistant
Salary: Salary is dependent on skills and experience
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
This post is likely to suit an individual with previous experience in a school environment, as either a Teaching Assistant, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Teacher wishing to work as a TA, who is particularly comfortable working in Key Stage 1 and Early Years. Secure knowledge of, and strong skills in, Maths and English are essential.
The Teaching Assistant will be expected:
· to support the activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom.
· to work with individuals and groups to support their learning in Maths and English.
· to provide for the general welfare and pastoral care of children.
· to be self-motivated and to liaise with members of staff throughout the school, working effectively as a member of the team
· to prepare and clear away materials and assist with displays and general classroom organisation
· to attend educational visits supporting the girls’ learning and will have the opportunity to attend residential visits.
Hours
· The full-time teaching assistant role is 37.5 hours per week, term time only, plus INSET days (approximately 5 days in total). Occasional attendance at out of hours meetings or mandatory training outside this time may be required.
· The hours of work are routinely Monday to Friday, 08:00- 16:00 with a comfort break in the morning and a half hour break for lunch per day.
· Teaching assistants should attend the weekly Staff Briefing. If unable to attend the briefing, they should familiarise themselves with the minutes of the Staff Briefing.
· Teaching assistants may have the opportunity to supervise after school activities for additional pay.
Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form. Early applications are encouraged and an early appointment may be made.
Closing Date: Friday 4 May
Interviews to be held: May 10, 11 - or earlier by arrangement
If your skills and experience are suitable for the role we will be in touch shortly. If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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