Teaching Assistant (Level 3 or 4) - Post 1

Cranbrook School is a vibrant, forward looking 3 -16 non selective independent school which is seeking to grow and develop to become the 'first choice' school for pupils and parents in the area.

We are looking for a special and committed person to join our team and work with our expanding Prep School. If you have high expectations of yourself and want to work in a flourishing school which is experiencing growth we would like to hear from you.

We offer you the chance to work in a supportive environment with children who love to learn.

Your core hours would be 7:30am-3:30pm, this would include working in our Breakfast Club between 7:30am - 8:30am. From time to time you may be required to work in our Holiday Club which will be subject to overtime payment.

The successful candidate will be trained to either level 3 or 4 and hold GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Maths. They will also be Early Years trained and able to take on key person responsibility.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed as are informal discussions with the Headmaster.

We welcome applications from colleagues in the state sector who will appreciate the opportunities provided by our small class sizes.

Closing date: we will interview immediately upon receipt of suitable applications.

Application Forms should be returned to the Office Manager & PA to Headteacher at stacy.whitham@cranbrook-school.co.uk together with a letter of application (Max 2 sides A4).

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).