Teaching Assistant

Part time (4 days per week)
TERM TIME ONLY
Required from April 2023
Support Staff Grade 3 - £21,504 to £26,874 (pro rata)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated part time teaching assistant to support in our Pre-Prep classes at Norwich High Prep School for Girls. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and nurturing individual to be part of a growing Pre-Prep department in our school, working as a member of a dedicated and experienced team.

The successful applicant will be based mostly in Years 1 and 2 but may be required to support learners in Key Stage 2 or EYFS at other times.

We are a friendly and supportive community, where every child is seen as an individual and given the space and encouragement to thrive. Our teaching assistants are a key part of the team at Norwich High Prep School and they make an important contribution to school life through their varied skills and interests, as well as their day to day role.

Norwich High School has a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care and breadth of educational opportunities. Our girls learn in calm and purposeful classroom environments and enjoy a range of activities throughout the week including Forest Schools, music, swimming, cooking and sport. They love to learn and are a pleasure to work with.

The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified and experienced, preferably in working with children in Key Stage 1, with at least a Level 3 qualification or equivalent The role is four days a week, term time only and the daily hours are 8am to 4pm.

As a Girls' Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, giving us unrivaled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• 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
• Free hot lunch during term time
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained from the Girls’ Day School Trust website - https://www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/

A letter of application addressed to the Head should be included with your application form. Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 20th February 2023
Interviews - w/c Monday 27th February 2023

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included . The GDST is 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. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 29 per week

Salary: £21,504.00-£26,874.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 20/02/2023