Oakfield School has the following vacancy to start in October 2023 Teaching Assistant, FTC, Term Time Only to cover maternity leave Salary: FTE Salary £25,935. Actual salary £19,818.58 Salary will be based on the actual hours worked Oakfield Preparatory School, Dulwich, London, SE21 8HP An Education Development Trust school for 410 children aged 2-11 years An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in a very successful and high achieving school. This role is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for year 1 classes. If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you. We are looking for someone who will: Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour Work under the direction and guidance of the class teacher We can offer: Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best Small class sizes Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues Free lunches Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) term time only. Closing date: Thursday 28th September (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received). Interviews: Will take place on Tuesday 3rd October, face to face at Oakfield School with the Head Teacher and the Head of Learning Success (SENDCO). How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website. Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening (including social media checks where applicable) and for applicable roles successful candidates are subject to relevant regular criminal records checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (including the DBS Update Service). At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. About the organisation The motto at Oakfield Preparatory School is: 'A World of Opportunity' based on our 6 core values (the 6Cs) of Collaboration, Courage, Creativity, Care, Challenge and Curiosity. These values are tangible, present in all meetings and decisions, every lesson plan and at the root of what drives every member of staff: to equip children with the wide range of personal qualities essential to thrive in tomorrow's world, while instilling traditional principles of discipline, courtesy and respect. The school is passionate about delivering an education of the highest quality which encourages our children to be the best that they can be.