Teaching Assistant - EYFS/KS1
TEACHING ASSISTANT – NVQ LEVEL 3
Required from: October 2020
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours per week, Term Time only
Location: Junior School – Wemyss Road, Blackheath, SE3 0TF
Salary: FTE £22,095 - £25,000, Pro-rata £17,616 - £19,932
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher to encourage pupils in their learning and acquisition of skills, be it academic, practical, behavioural or social, by adopting intervention strategies. The role will involve supporting the learning of individual pupils, as well as small groups, by complementing teaching and learning strategies deployed by the teacher. EYFS/KS1 experience is an advantage but the ability to work across the primary age range may be required.
About the School
Rated excellent in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014), Blackheath High School is a dynamic and innovative school where co-curricular activities are valued, pastoral care is strong and achievement is high.
Blackheath High School is fortunate to be part of the Girls' Day School Trust group of schools, with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. Our ethos is aspirational, outward-looking and inclusive. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
Benefits
As 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 pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free lunch during term time
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season
ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further information, please contact s.read@bla.gdst.net
To apply, please click on the link below:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=005323
The closing date for applications: Wednesday 7 October 2020
Interviews will be held on: Monday 12 October 2020
*Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
