Position Overview & Specifications

At Elstree, our Teaching Assistants have a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that they have a positive impact on the children that they support. Based within our Early Years or KS1 department, you will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Our Teaching Assistants also undertake an additional responsibility by running our after school ‘Ducklings’ club with an extended day until 6pm on at least one evening per week. You will be paid additionally for these hours.

We are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and staff and are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join our school. We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful. We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community.

Salary can be discussed at interview and will depend on your skills and experience. Our salaries range from £14,000 (£18,383 FTE) to £16,000 (£21,010 FTE). Your Ducklings hours will be paid in addition to these salaries.

To apply, please complete the application form attached and email it to our Head of HR, Rachel Pither at apply @ elstreeschool.org.uk. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday, 17th April 2023.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,383.00-£21,040.00 per year

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