Learning Enhancement Assistant (One to One Specialist) - Repton Prep

Package Description

Location:  Repton Prep School. Ages 3-13.

Responsible to: Head of Learning Enhancement

Contract Type:  Part time (20 - 30 hours, to be confirmed), fixed term contract to 31^st December 2025, subject to extension

Salary:  Competitive - commensurate with skills and experience.

Job Introduction

A unique opportunity has arisen for a caring, talented and suitably qualified teaching assistant to make a real difference to a child’s social and academic development by supporting them on a daily basis across the curriculum and contributing to the outcomes of their Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will join a child-focused, forward thinking, highly qualified and well-resourced Learning Enhancement Department which supports children from Nursery to Year 8.

We are looking for the right person to join us as a Learning Enhancement Assistant (One to One Specialist) to work with a Key Stage 2 pupil for 20 to 30 hours per week during term time.

The ideal candidate will have experience and/or qualifications of supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties, as well as a commitment to undertaking additional CPD as needed. 

The anticipated start date is January 2025. Please note, the ideal person will work the hours over five days, Monday to Friday, with due consideration to the pupil’s timetable and the candidate’s personal commitments. Please contact the School Office on 01283 707104 if you would like to arrange an informal chat, or arrange a visit, with a member of the Learning Enhancement Team.

A candidate information pack and application form are available to download from our Recruitment Hub: Job Search (repton.org.uk) Candidates should apply online – completing an application form together with a letter to the Head, outlining their suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 5^th November 2024, with an expected interview date of w/c 11^th November 2024.  

Previous applicants need not apply.

About Repton School

Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village. 

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in opening overseas ‘branches’. The Repton Family of Schools has now established a group of seven international schools: with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and one in Cairo. The family also comprises two UK Prep schools: St Wystan’s School and Vinehall. Repton (UK) takes great pride in its international and UK family, and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton international school fully reflects the standards, ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child. Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.