Hours: Part time, 21.25 hours per week (term time only). Monday to Friday afternoons; start and finish times to be confirmed.
Sutton High School is looking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant to work within our thriving prep school.
The role involves supporting pupils with their homework and reading tasks while planning and leading engaging activities in our afterschool care sessions, particularly for Key Stage 2 pupils. There will also be opportunities to work within the wider school setting, including school trips and additional hours, if desired.
Applicants must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience supporting children's learning and development within an educational environment.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls from 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee benefits include:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
* 35-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Good transport links
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the “Apply” button.
Closing date: 5 March 2025.
Interviews: TBC.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the application deadline early, so early applications are encouraged.
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.