Teaching Assistant
St John's Church of England Primary School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2LR19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring Term 2025
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,599.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant job summary
The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting children’s learning, undertaking playground duties, preparing resources, and assisting the class teacher.
Our school offers children the very best education and has been judged Good by Ofsted. We are privileged by having outstanding facilities, dedicated staff and a high child to staff ratio. St John’s is a fun and rewarding place to work where its leadership place staff wellbeing and valuing all its stakeholders at its core.
If a route into teaching is your destiny, we can provide a package to support this growth; we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development.
We are looking for someone who:
Has education level of at least NVQ Level 3
Has GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths
Has the ability to read and write fluently and has confidence in maths
Has self-confident, common sense and maturity
Has a good sense of humour and effective communication skills
Is adaptable and enthusiastic
Has experience of working with children
Is a reflective practitioner who is always open to new initiatives
Ideally has SEN experience
Has an understanding of best safe guarding practice
If you would like to be part of our passionate and motivated team, please fill in your application form via MyNewTerm.
We encourage informal visits to the school and look forward to showing you around. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.
The closing date for applications is 31st January 2025.
Please note that we will take up references prior to the interview. It is essential, therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current email address. If shortlisted, you will also be asked to complete and return a ‘Disclosure of Criminal Convictions’ form with your application.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon an enhanced certificate issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the Good Shepherd Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, you will be expected to adhere to all Good Shepherd Trust and school procedures and protocols in relation to safeguarding.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St John's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
On behalf of the children, staff, Governors and The Good Shepherd Trust, I would like to welcome you to St John’s Church of England Primary School. We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver.
St John’s is a one-form entry primary school welcoming children from age 3 to 11 years old in a caring, happy and supportive environment that enables children to achieve their full potential.
The school is very privileged to have outstanding facilities including a swimming pool, Astroturf, a school farm, Discovery Room and stimulating learning environments, giving our children opportunities to explore learning in a fun and engaging way.
With our Christian Values underpinning all the work we do, our children learn together in an atmosphere of high expectations, mutual respect and friendship. We know and value each child in our school and believe in ensuring that all children achieve their best through high quality teaching and support. Learning at St John’s is an exciting and challenging experience for each child. There is a strong emphasis on delivering all areas of the curriculum to a high standard, so that each child experiences a broad and balanced curriculum; developing skills, knowledge and understanding in all areas.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we look forward to meeting you
Jacky Fyson
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