Job Description
Chinthurst was founded in 1908 and moved to its current site between the villages of Walton on the Hill and Tadworth, a few years later. Although it was originally for all-girls, the school has educated both boys and girls individually over the years and became fully coeducational in 2011. The school buildings are set around large central playing fields and facilities include playgrounds, an indoor heated swimming pool, a multi-purpose court for tennis and netball and impressive dedicated drama, art and science studios. In February 2017, Chinthurst became a junior school of Reigate Grammar School (RGS), a multi award winning senior school, ranked best co-educational day school in the southeast by the Sunday Times 2024 Parent Power league tables. Chinthurst is part of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) and has approximately 300 boys and girls aged from 2 ½ to 11 years old. Academic outcomes are excellent and typically 60 percent of children transfer to RGS for their senior schooling. The remaining children join other top independent and state schools, both locally and further afield. RESPONSIBILITIES To support form teachers in delivering the curriculum across a range of subjects in Early years KS1 and KS2 classes to include: Planning activities and preparing resources for lessons. Escorting groups of children around the school to specialist teachers Assisting children with organisational tasks Hearing and supporting readers Completing reading record books Helping teachers to create stimulating displays Helping to maintain a safe and tidy environment Working with small ability groups within the classroom Working with SEND needs groups under the guidance of the teachers Accompany children on outings and out of school activities within the school day where required Above all, the successful candidate will have a genuine interest in and commitment to the education and wellbeing of young people. Although we are a day school, a range of activities take place during evenings and weekends, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend and support some of these events. The working hours for this role are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.15 am to 1.30 pm, and Tuesday, 8.15 am to 3.30 pm. The role is term-time plus six weeks, to be worked throughout the school holidays. There is potential for the hours to increase in the future for a candidate who is interested. We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic candidate who is also willing to support our morning and after-school clubs when required