Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1)
seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this rewarding role,
you will work closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning,
helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. You will also provide specific
support to individual pupils as required. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and will demonstrate a caring and
supportive approach to working with students. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are
essential, as the role involves building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, and
contributing effectively as part of the wider school community. This is an excellent opportunity for an
individual who is passionate about education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young
people.For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact us.
Education Skills and Employment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will
be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an
enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote
equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
Paid sickness absence
How to apply
To access job profiles and application forms online, visit
www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.
For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.
Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.
To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.
Disclaimer
The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.