Teaching Assistant

Fulltime (Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm)

Permanent, 40 weeks per year

From: 22 February or as soon as possible thereafter

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification at Level 2 or 3 (preferred)

 

Pay : according to experience

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant, predominantly to work in KS1, but must be flexible to work in other areas and to support Forest School activities.  We are looking for someone who has the experience and ability to help children make progress both academically and pastorally and who is a proactive, enthusiastic team-player.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to work predominantly term-time only, in our excellent-rated school.
 

Lorenden Prep School is a small and vibrant school of 120 pupils with an excellent local reputation; most pupils come to the school from recommendations from other parents or staff.  It is a friendly, family environment with one form entry and with high expectations of pupils of all ages.  The school is currently graded ‘excellent’ across all areas in the ISI 2018 inspection and was awarded a Swale Business Award in 2019 for outstanding achievement. The school has also been very successful in navigating online learning across all subjects during the pandemic and has a strong and supportive parent community. Pupils are successful in gaining scholarships to independent secondary schools. The school is a member of IAPS and an acquired school in the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Deadline for Applications:  Monday 1 February 2021 (9am)

References will be sought for short-listed candidates prior to the interview date.

Interview Date: Thursday 4 or Friday 5 February 2021

Safeguarding is of the highest priority at Lorenden and forms part of the interview and reference checks. Lorenden Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.