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We are currently looking to employ a 1-2-1 Learning Support Assistant to join Essendene Lodge School. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for education to join our staff. We would like to hear from you if you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant or if you are looking to gain experience in a school before teacher training. This is a Part time role working 12 hours per week over 2 days (specific days TBC)

The successful candidate should be passionate about education, teaching and children's learning. You will be joining a great school and working alongside our very experienced teaching staff.

We would like to hear from anyone who has a passion for education and supporting children.

Essendene Lodge School is an independent Preparatory School and Nursery in the heart of Caterham, Surrey. We cater for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 11. We have full time onsite nursery for 2-4 year old pupils managed by experienced and qualified staff. The school prides itself on the family friendly ethos and entrance exam success rate at the end of Year 6. Small class sizes ensure that individual attention is given to pupils in every lesson and children experience a varied curriculum such as French, Music, Sports, Drama, computing and experience activities that full of fun and engagement such as Musical Theatre, Drama, debating and many more.

The Schools aim is to ensure that children are happy, successful and motivated learners. Our purpose is to provide educational excellence coupled with high expectation so that all can reach their potential. We pride ourselves on the happy, safe and caring learning atmosphere so that boys and girls can really enjoy school.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate teaching assistant to join our school. The role is a Part time, term time role. It will be for 12 hours per week, you will be working 1-2-1 with our pupils.

We would like to hear from you if you are able to enthuse our pupils about every aspect of the school curriculum.

We would like to hear from you if you are able to;

Support our pupils both in and out of lessons. Assist our pupils on either a one to one basis or in small groups within the classroom environment. Assist with, plan and preparing for lessons with our teacher in line with the schools curriculum. Maintain standards within lessons and support pupils of all ability. Undertake a shared responsibility for health and safety.
In return we will offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging. You will also learn from a team of highly qualified teachers developing skills that can be used in future roles.

As part of the Inspire Learning Group staff at Essendene Lodge School also benefit from;

Competitive Salary, with annual reviews Childcare fee discount Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service Pension scheme Refer a friend scheme up to 750 Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan Employee Assistance Programme. Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
Please apply ASAP, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.

Essendene Lodge School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: 12 hours per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 20th April 26

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Caterham CR3 5PB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person