Early Years Teaching Assistant - Egham, United Kingdom - ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools
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Egham, United Kingdom

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Early Years Teaching Assistant
ACS International Schools are recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join the team at ACS Egham International School.


At ACS Egham, we offer the IB - an aspirational, global, and modern curriculum that inspires children to become the drivers of their own success.


We've been teaching the IB at ACS for over fifty years, and our experience means we know how best to teach it.

We know it gets results - and that's why we offer the IB as our sole offering, orienting the entire school around its optimal delivery.

Many of our teachers are IB examiners, meaning they know exactly how to help children to excel.


We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant with a passion for inspiring students through a concept based, inquiry driven and student focused approach.


Key responsibilities:


  • To undertake activities with the students to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment, under the supervision of a classroom teacher
  • Attend classes to support students with their learning within the classroom environment
  • Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with Classroom teacher
  • Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
  • Motivate and progress student's learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
  • Promote and support student inclusion with learning activities within the classroom
  • Be aware of and support differences, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Recognise and challenge any unacceptable behaviours, including but not exclusive to incidents of abuse with equal opportunities.
  • To ensure students' compliance with relevant School policies and procedures to ensure the individual/s involved understand expectations

Knowledge and skills required:


Essential:


  • GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 in numeracy & literacy;
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) for supporting and teaching & learning in school
  • Proven ability to be proactive, approachable, empathetic, organized, highly visible and confident, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • The ability to observe confidentially
  • Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances, and to accept change with flexibility.

Desired:


  • Knowledge of the IB program;
  • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading
  • Knowledge of adolescent concerns and current information sources.

Start date:
August 2024


Working Hours:
Monday

  • Friday, 8am
  • 3.30pm, term time only


Safeguarding ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment.

The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.


Benefits:


  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Egham (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Egham: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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