St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start on Tuesday 22 April 2025
Full-Time Pre-School EYFS Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week – term time only)
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2 February
Interviews will take place on Thursday 6 February
Actual Salary (working term time only) £19,070.32
An Education Development Trust school for children aged 2-11 years
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and talented Teaching Assistant to work in a very successful and high achieving school, graded ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Relevant qualifications (ideally Level 3) and previous experience in a Primary School or Pre-School setting is essential.
If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Be positive and adaptable
- Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
- Work under the direction and guidance of class teachers
- Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff team
- Be committed to providing high quality learning and experiences for all children.
- Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition)
We can offer:
- A unique Pre-School environment, with themed rooms and three outdoor areas
- Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
- Small class sizes
- Well-resourced classrooms
- Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
- Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
- Free lunches
- Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks a year).
Before/Afterschool clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.