Junior School Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, vibrant, and supportive team. You will have a passion for learning in both EYFS and Key Stage One and will work under the direction of the Head of Early Years or the KS1 Assistant Head.

We are welcoming applications from Teaching Assistants who have a willingness to contribute fully to life at Putney High School. Applicants should be confident, engaging and have a passion to support and inspire children to foster their eagerness for learning. They will also have the skills and maturity required to take on their Teaching Assistant duties and responsibilities.

About the School

As one of the UK's leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school's ethos, with pupils are stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames, only a short walk from many transport links.

The school is part of the GDST - the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and terms and conditions of employment.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.
• Training grants for qualifications.
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season tickets.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.

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Applications must be received by Monday 25 November 2024 at 9am.

Interview dates: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November 2024.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.