Teaching Assistant

Permanent commencing September 2024 (Full-time)

Monday to Friday 8.00 am until 4.00 pm during term-time plus Inset Days

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

St David’s School, an exceptional co-educational school for pupils aged 3-11, is situated in a residential, tree-lined road in Purley, Surrey and is part of the Royal Russell Family of Schools. We have a warm and caring atmosphere where pupils can flourish; we put great emphasis on the personal development of each individual. Our pupils benefit from an enhanced curriculum with PE, Music and French led by subject specialists. The school is also strong in academic achievement; we expect good results from our students in all subjects.    

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant (primarily in Key Stage 2) with excellent classroom skills to join the warm and friendly staff team in our thriving non-selective independent school for girls and boys in Purley, Surrey. You will have the dedication, enthusiasm and experience in working with primary age children in an educational setting and a teaching assistant qualification to at least NVQ Level 3. You should be committed to high standards and passionate about delivering high quality care and education for children.

In return, we offer you a happy working environment with enthusiastic children in small classes, supportive parents and a great team of colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale. You will be offered access to a variety of staff benefits including a defined contribution pension with free life cover, free hot lunch and a discount on School fees.

If you always put the children first, strive to make every aspect of your practice outstanding and enjoy a true balance of adult-led and child-initiated provision, then we would love you to apply. You will be dedicated to the constant development of our provision to ensure that every pupil receives a broad, balanced and engaging education. 

If you are interested in joining us, please visit http://www.royalrussell.co.uk/Vacancies where you will find further information on this position and an application form. A fully completed application form should be emailed to our Human Resources team at hr@royalrussell.co.uk to whom any enquiries about the post should be addressed. You should provide a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer.

Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Monday, 15th April. Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning Monday, 22nd April. If you have not heard from us by Friday, 19th April you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.