Teaching Assistant at JAGS Prep School

[James Allens Girls School]

Full Time - 41.25 hours per week worked 7.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid break each day

Term Time Only

Required from January 2024

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, energetic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join us from January 2024 to work with pupils in Key Stage 2. 

Working both in the classroom and outside on the sports field, you will support teaching and learning across Years 3 – 6 primarily. 

In addition, you will lead our Breakfast Club each morning, ensuring that each child is ready for the day ahead.    

 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff 
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 
• A diverse benefits package including:  

 

• Competitive salary 
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions 
• Free onsite parking 
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Free lunches  
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery 
• School fee discount 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Interest-free computer loans 
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans 

 

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. 

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear: 

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community 
• To champion social awareness and sustainability 
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student 
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders 
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals 

 

 If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

 

How to apply  

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download a JAGS application form and candidate pack.  

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

For further information please contact [email protected] or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.  

Closing date : midday on Monday 11 September 2023  

Interviews : Thursday 14 September 2023 

 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.  

Candidate Pack - TA.Breakfast Club.pdf