Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Prep School)

`We learn not for school but for life'

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC and has been judged 'excellent' in recent inspections. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant at Bellan House (Preparatory School) - Full-time, One year Fixed Term Contract

Oswestry School is looking for an appropriately qualified Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant to join us full-time from September 2024 in our Prep School. The successful candidate will have an interest in general class support and small group work including 1:1 interventions; offer support to the classroom Teachers to the best of their abilities, contribute to the extracurricular life of the School and assist with the smooth running of the school day to ensure that each student achieves their fullest potential. Qualifications that support the supervision of pupils in EYFS are desirable but not essential.

The role is a one year fixed term contract for 40 hours per week (half an hour lunch unpaid), Monday to Friday, term time only. Remuneration is based upon qualifications and experience.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Claire Belk - Head of Oswestry School Prep, claire.belk@oswestryschool.com or .

Closing date for applications is : 12 noon on Friday 10 May 2024

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

For an application form and job description please download this from our website: www.oswestryschool.com/work-with-us or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at recruitment@oswestryschool.com. Please note applications will only be considered via a completed school application form (CVs alone will not be accepted).

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with present/past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC and has been judged 'excellent' in recent inspections. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant at Bellan House (Preparatory School) - Full-time, One year Fixed Term Contract

The role is a one year fixed term contract for 40 hours per week (half an hour lunch unpaid), Monday to Friday, term time only. Remuneration is based upon qualifications and experience.