Teaching Assistant Part Time - Wheathampstead
TEACHING ASSISTANT (STAHS Prep)
Part-time / Permanent
17 hours per week, term time only
Actual salary £9,323.61 (FTE £25,990.48)
Start date April 2025
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons, encouraging our pupils to become confident individuals who love learning.You will assist our pupils in making excellent progress. Additionally, you will lead one-to-one and group sessions with pupils, under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCO (Prep).
The successful candidate will be confident, pro-active and enthusiastic. Building successful relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues will be a key part of the role, therefore the ability to communicate with people at all levels is essential.This role is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a career in education. However, people with all levels of experience are warmly invited to apply.
The Prep School is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. As a rapidly growing school community, it is an exciting and innovative time in the Prep School’s history.
This is a permanent position, offered on a part-time basis (0.4), two days per week, term time only. Working hours will be 8.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day.
In return we offer:
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
- Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool (conditions apply)
- An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
- Competitive salary
Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 14 March 2025Interview date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, please therefore submit your application without delay.
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Registered Charity No: 311065