Learning Assistant

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 7.45 am – 3.45 pm Headington Rye Oxford Prep School stands in its own beautiful 12-acre secure and secluded site, complete with wooded playground area and wonderful outdoor surroundings. In a warm, safe and nurturing environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extracurricular opportunities. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Assistant for Key Stage 1, with NVQ Level 3 in childcare. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and dynamic team and work alongside teachers and other Learning Assistants in the department. He/she should have a passion for working with children, a genuine commitment to children’s needs and a willingness to take a full and active part in the life of the school. We would ideally like the successful candidate to be able to work a longer day on Mondays from 8.15 am – 6pm however this is not totally necessary and we will consider all applications. If you are interested in applying for this position please refer to our website for a job specification and an application form. Please send your completed application form and covering letter to recruitment@headingtonschool.com PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.