At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 2 pupils in their learning journey and foster a love for education.
- Company: Forest School, dedicated to nurturing empathetic and collaborative learners.
- Benefits: Generous CPD budget, free lunches, and 20% fee remission for staff children.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in young lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a commitment to child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Forest School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and dynamic teaching assistant to join our outstanding Year 2 team from September 2026.
At Forest Prep, we are passionate about providing a rich educational journey, nurturing empathetic, collaborative, and intellectually agile pupils.
Our broad curriculum includes core subjects and diverse disciplines, supporting both academic and personal growth.
Co-curricular activities are essential here, offering pupils numerous opportunities to develop their interests and leadership skills.
More than academic excellence, we prepare our pupils for life's next steps.
Our engaging curriculum and various activities build confidence, trust, and vital life skills.
Our pupils leave us ready to embrace their future with resilience and curiosity.
Why work at Forest?
There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
- Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
- Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
- Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
- Membership of a pension scheme
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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