Job Description

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Oaklands School in Loughton from September 2024. Previous experience working with children in Reception and/or Key Stages 1 & 2 would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will:

  • be qualified up to at least NVQ Level 3 or the equivalent with a relevant qualification
  • have high expectations of themselves and the pupils they will be supporting
  • be able to enthuse and inspire alongside the class teacher
  • show a passion for developing children’s knowledge
  • be sufficiently experienced to work with small classes of children in either Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
  • be willing to become fully involved in the life of the school

We will offer the successful candidate:

  • An enjoyable working environment with engaged children and supportive families
  • A committed, hardworking and supportive team of staff
  • 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children
  • Well-resourced classrooms
  • Small classes of children with a passion for learning
  • Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
  • Complimentary school lunches and refreshments during term times

This is a full time position remunerated on a salary scale according to relevant experience and qualifications. The role is to work during term time only, over 34 weeks of the year. The hours are from 8am until 4pm daily.

A Person Specification is available to download here and the draft Job Description  is available to download here.

Applications should be sent to Mr M Hagger, as directed previously (or by downloading the Application Form from www.oaktreeschools.co.uk/jobs) by 3 June 2024.