Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Newcastle Preparatory School (NPS) is a thriving, vibrant and over-subscribed school for children aged 3-11. Ever evolving, we provide an inspiring curriculum, putting individual pupil wellbeing, development and achievement at the heart of the education we offer. We are looking to appoint an exceptional, dedicated and inspirational teaching assistant who can join our team and continue our commitment to making learning irresistible.

NPS is a non-selective, co-educational school which has been open on the same site since 1885. There are currently 285 pupils on roll, from Nursery to Year 6, with 48 classroom-based teaching and support staff.

The school is housed in impressive adjoining Victorian terraces in beautiful Jesmond, close to Newcastle’s lively city centre, with convenient road, rail, bus and metro links. NPS boasts a purpose-built sports centre, extensive playing field, bespoke forest school, dedicated music, art, science and computing facilities, well-equipped classrooms, together with a stunning, modern library. NPS provides the best possible facilities for our children, enveloped within its own special warmth and strong family atmosphere.

Alongside a high level of job satisfaction and outstanding working environment close to the city centre, there are many benefits to working at our school. Although we are unable to provide on-site car parking facilities, we do offer a cycle to work scheme and access to a discounted corporate Metro pass. Employees benefit from a generous private pension contribution; concessionary rates for their children’s education at NPS; free school lunch during term time; and invitation to a range of other benefits including staff social and community events. Full details of the role are contained within the Teaching Assistant Application Pack.

Salary: £21,700

Contract type: Full time (term-time); Permanent

Post begins: September 2023

For further information, please contact Mrs Susan Easton (Bursar and Clerk to the Governors) on 0191 2811769 or email vacancies@newcastleprep.co.uk . Candidates should complete the application form electronically and email to Mrs Easton together with a brief covering letter.

Candidates are invited to take a short tour of the school on Friday 19^th May between 3pm and 5pm. To arrange a visit, please email vacancies@newcastleprep.co.uk .

An application form and a full application pack are attached and may also be downloaded from the school website:  www.newcastleprepschool.org.uk/our-people/job-vacancies/

Closing date for applications: Friday 26^th May 2023 at 5pm    

Interviews taking place: Friday 16^th June 2023

Safer Recruitment: Newcastle Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Employer Online Service regarding prohibition orders issued by the Secretary of State and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Newcastle Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.