Teaching Assistants (Year 3)

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Forest SchoolWaltham Forest

London

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Job description

Salary:

Forest Prep School TA scale

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

April or September 2025

Apply by:

7 February 2025

Job overview

Following the expansion of the Preparatory School, we are seeking to appoint 2 exceptional and dynamic teaching assistants to join our outstanding team from April or September 2025, joining the TA team in Year 3. We are looking for candidates who can work well with independence, who have an innovative outlook, clear ambition and enthusiasm for pupil development and who will be fully involved in the life of the school.

About Forest Preparatory School

Forest Preparatory School is in the middle of a very exciting development of the site, as work on the expansion and building project has recently been completed. This has enabled Forest Preparatory School’s provision to reach a new and even more innovative level. Benefiting from the structure and the economies of scale it brings, Forest Prep School is a vital component of an all-through school which teaches pupils from 4 to 18.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Application Process

One position is available from April 2025 and the other from September 2025.

Applications will close on Monday 10 March 2025 at 12 midday.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this position before applying, Mr James Sanderson, the Head of Forest Preparatory School, would be happy to hear from you (020 8352 6631 or

prephead@forest.org.uk

Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.