Teaching Assistant
Long Close School
Slough
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2025
Job overview
About the School - Long Close
We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible to the Head of Early Years for delivering high standards of care and education for children in the Early Years setting, in accordance with statutory requirements. You will implement the daily routines and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupils and support the smooth running of the school. Your primary role will be to support pupils to fully access the curriculum.
This is a full-time, permanent position immediately available.
To view a full job description, click here.
Who we are looking for:
You should have a Maths and English qualification and be able to demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is 16th February 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
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About Long Close School
Long Close School is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Throughout our history, we have cherished a close-knit family community, where we ensure no more than 15 students in any class, fostering extremely strong relationships between students and teachers. Our bespoke, skills-first approach to academic excellence prepares students to thrive in the rapidly evolving 21st-century world.
For 85 years, PEGASUS has been our steadfast motif. This majestic, winged horse from Greek mythology represents beauty, inspiration and the pursuit of excellence. Today, PEGASUS also defines our distinctive educational philosophy, encouraging every child to altiora petimus — to soar higher without limits.
Our students are happy, confident, and well-rounded young people who love being part of the Long Close family, and we are proud to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
Headteacher
Dr Richard Robson
Vision
Inspiring Future Leaders
Core Values
Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness.
Mission
We aspire higher for all our students, with a focus on individualised learning supporting academic excellence.
ISI
‘The quality of the pupil academic and other achievements is good.’
‘Throughout the school, pupils make good and often rapid progress over time and achieve highly across the academic and extra curricular opportunities available to them.’
‘Pupils are enthusiastic learners with an excellent work ethic and desire to succeed.’
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