Job Introduction
Full Time Early Years Teaching Assistant (part time considered for the right candidate)
Are you interested in an exciting and rewarding career, to ignite a love of learning in all children in their early years?
Sherborne House School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Early Years Teaching Assistant.
We are a happy and successful independent school, with highly-motivated and well-behaved children, supportive parents and friendly colleagues. An ability to establish excellent relationships with pupils and parents, and to work flexibly are essential qualities of the post, as is a willingness to participate fully in all areas of school life. We can offer a unique opportunity to join a team of professional, experienced and dynamic early year practitioners. In addition we can offer career progression opportunities.
Candidates must hold a minimum NVQ3 in childcare/child development or an equivalent qualification, and a GCSE at Grade 4 or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
Salary £17,036, term-time only, for 36 weeks per year, including 5 INSET days.
Hours: Full time from 8.30am to 3pm. (37.5 hours)
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For further details and an informal chat about the role, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Estelle Szasz, from whom an application pack is available. Please call on 023 8025 2440, or by emailing recruitment@sherbornehouse.co.uk
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 2nd March 2025, although earlier returns are appreciated, with interviews being held during the following week.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
