Job Description
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We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for our children in Early Years. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a high achieving school with very well motivated children and small class sizes.
The requirement is for five mornings per week, term time only. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.15am to 12.15pm.
Who are you?
The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, keen and enthusiastic, with high expectations of pupil progress with a preferable knowledge of Early Years.
How to Apply
Please download the Application Form and Job Description below or from our website (www.oxfordhouseschool.net/about-us/job-vacancies), which will give you more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for to fill the position. Along with your Application Form, please attach a letter of application giving further details of experience which may be relevant to this post.
Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs S Leyshon at the school address, to reach us by the closing date of midday on Tuesday 25th June 2019.
Oxford House School
2-4 Lexden Road
Colchester
CO3 3NE
Applications will also be accepted by email (info@oxfordhouseschool.net) but these will need to be signed at the interview stage.
All candidates are required to submit a completed application form - CVs will not be accepted.
Visits to the school are welcome; please telephone for an appointment on 01206 576686.
Information about the School
Oxford House is a Nursery and Preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2.5 to 11 years.
Founded in 1959, this intimate and exclusive school offers every child a complete education that puts a high emphasis on traditional values. We aim for every child to discover ‘Joy in Achievement’.
An outstanding curriculum inspires and promotes success both academically and creatively, allowing pupils to experience a window of opportunities. Small class sizes enable dedicated staff to channel and differentiate accordingly to each pupil. The school encourages high standards in behaviour and manners as well as in academic achievement. We are proud of all our pupils, many of whom go on to our local grammar schools.
Activities in the Nursery are Montessori based and aim to develop sensory skills and dexterity as well as a firm knowledge of number and language. All children are given one to one help every day to become confident readers. The breadth of the curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of activities. Pupils are introduced to Dance, Music, Science, Computer Technology and Cooking at an early age and are encouraged to develop a keen interest in nature and the world around them.
Healthy eating and exercise also play an important role, with freshly prepared pescatarian meals served daily to ensure a healthy diet. A sensible balance of PE and sports allows swimming all year round with hockey, tag rugby, football and athletics in season.
Oxford House School is proud to be part of the global Cognita family of schools. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.