Teaching Assistant (Full-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Elstree, our Teaching Assistants have a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that they have a positive impact on the children that they support. Based within our Early Years or KS1 department, you will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Our Teaching Assistants also undertake an additional responsibility by running our after school ‘Ducklings’ club with an extended day until 6pm on at least one evening per week. You will be paid additionally for these hours.
We are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and staff and are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join our school. We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful. We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community.
Salary can be discussed at interview and will depend on your skills and experience. Our salaries range from £14,000 (£18,383 FTE) to £16,000 (£21,010 FTE). Your Ducklings hours will be paid in addition to these salaries.
To apply, please complete the application form attached and email it to our Head of HR, Rachel Pither at apply @ elstreeschool.org.uk. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday, 17th April 2023.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,383.00-£21,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant (Full-time) roles across Elstree School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,383 - £21,040 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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