Librarian and Teaching Assistant

Librarian and Teaching AssistantSalary: £15,531.60 per annumLocation: Maidwell, NorthamptonshireContract: PermanentHours: 28 hours per week, term time only (34 weeks per year)Situated in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, Maidwell Hall offers a unique learning environment spread across 40+ acres of parkland, woodlands, a lake, and sports fields. The school, recently welcomed into the Uppingham Group of Schools, is entering a new and exciting chapter.We are seeking a committed, knowledgeable and creative professional to join our thriving School as a Librarian and Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the School's beautiful library in an operational and strategic capacity, and will work as a member of the Learning Support Department to provide in-class and small-group support to pupils. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate person who relishes the opportunity to model a love of books and learning. The post is suitable for someone with experience either in the state or independent sector. In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension and staff discounts. Maidwell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity, and promote equality opportunities.You should ideally be a qualified Teaching Assistant or school Librarian and have experience working with children in either the state or independent sector.We encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience Maidwell Hall first-hand.Benefits:• 50% contribution to premiums for the School's private health scheme• Free Westfield Healthcare• Free membership of dual-use Uppingham School Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) • Free staff lunches in term-time• School fee discount• 25% Holiday Club discount for children• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts• Cycle to work scheme• Employee Assistance Programme• Contributory pension scheme• Occupational Health Services• Free annual flu jabs• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer• Discounted RAC membership• Working towards "Investors in Diversity"To find out more and to download an application form, please click the apply button.Application Deadline: Friday 1st March 2024.Interviews: Wednesday 6th March 2024.Maidwell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.REF-212125