Teaching Assistant – (Pre-Prep) Maternity Cover

International Schools Today; Buckingham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfold School in Buckinghamshire is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our Pre-Prep Department. You will support small groups and individuals, prepare engaging classroom activities and help with educational visits under the guidance of experienced teachers.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or a childcare-related field, along with enthusiasm, energy and a strong commitment to helping children succeed within The Stowe Group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or a childcare-related field.
• Experience in an Early Years setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and energetic approach to supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups and individuals with learning.
• Prepare engaging classroom activities and assist with educational visits.
• Promote positive behaviour and a nurturing environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Enthusiasm and energy

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their learning journey?We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Pre-Prep Department at Ashfold School. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a nurturing and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.Working alongside experienced teachers, you will play an important role in supporting children across our Pre-Prep setting, helping to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. You will support small groups and individuals with their learning, preparing creative classroom activities, help with educational visits and promote positive behaviour at all times.You will need to hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or a Childcare related field and ideally have experience working within an Early Years setting. You will be a strong communicator and have enthusiasm and energy with a strong commitment to helping children succeed.

Stowe School

Stowe School occupies Stowe House and approximately 200 acres of the Stowe estate and is located in Stowe’s world-famous landscape gardens set in 880 acres. Stowe School is an independent co-educational boarding School with approximately 900 pupils. There are around 500 full and part-time staff with 60 staff and their families living on site. The Stowe Group of schools (Stowe, Ashfold, Swanbourne House and Winchester House) are situated on four separate sites in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire and educate children from 3-18 years.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too. We are committed to fostering team engagement, attracting, mentoring, developing and retaining our best teachers and support colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision.We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive.To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.

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