Teaching Assistant - Leatherhead, United Kingdom - DANES HILL SCHOOL

DANES HILL SCHOOL

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Leatherhead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job title
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Teaching Assistant (Bevendean)

Job purpose:

To support the education, supervision and engagement of pupils in the Danes Hill Pre Prep (Bevendean) as directed, providing a high-quality experience for all children.

Reporting to:
Head of Pre Prep

Hours:

Full time - 8am to 5:30pm, worked flexibly according to the needs of the Danes Hill and Bevendean during term time only (34 weeks a year worked, but paid across 12 months).

Support to evening and weekend activities as and when required. Any hours over 42.5 per week paid additionally.

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
£20,254 (£24,415 FTE)

Benefits:
Free lunch on site during term time. Annual flu jabs, online EAP service and counselling. Discounts in local shops, restaurants, and businesses. Training and development support.

Job description

Supporting teaching and learning_
Inspiring pupils with a love for learning, and the highest standards and expectations.
Supporting a cheerful, wellorganised and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
Communicating with pupils to ensure they understand work set by a class teacher, being clear about expectations.
Assisting with monitoring, assessing and recording each pupil's progress.
Supporting children with SEND, helping them to actively participate in learning activities and liaising with parents/carers/external agencies as required.
Supporting pupils in activities to develop literacy and numeracy skills, being aware of individual needs, learning targets and the relevant support required to assist.
Participating in the planning of programmes of study for groups of pupils.
Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials and resources which facilitate access to the curriculum for all pupils.
Providing 1:1 and small group support in class, as directed by the class teacher.
Creating informative and wellpresented classroom displays and noticeboards, celebrating pupil successes.
Communicating positively with colleagues, parents and pupils, maintaining high standards and expectations.
Preparing and effectively using ICT in the classroom environment to support and promote pupil learning in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable for pupils according to age, needs and abilities.
Cocurricular activities_
Preparing for activities in line with school expectations.
Assisting with school events or trips.
Supporting all cocurricular activities as directed, including sports, school productions, concerts, parents' evenings and events.
Participating in the breakfast club and extended day club, as directed.
Pastoral responsibilities_
Supervising pupils in activities, free time and learning, making each feel included, secure and valued.
Participating in traffic and bus duties as requested.
Undertaking pastoral responsibilities as directed
Maintaining confidentiality and upholding guidance around data protection.
Other duties_
Playing a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its mission, ethos and policies.
Being a role model by setting high personal standards of dress and appearance, attendance/punctuality and class discipline/behaviour, upholding the staff code of conduct at all times.
Providing administrative support as directed.
Maintaining good order amongst pupils and being active in implementing the school's policies on rewards and sanctions.
Actively engaging in safeguarding practice and health and safety supervision, both in school and on external visits.
Undertaking supervisory and cover duties as directed, and working flexibly across the Bevendean and Danes Hill School according to need.
Attending all meetings and training relevant to the role and other events as directed.
Complying with relevant school policies and procedures at all times.

Person specification

Qualifications:

NNEB or Teaching Assistant at Level 3 (essential)

Experience

Experience of working with young people in a school or nursery environment
Experience of organising others

Competencies

Ability to build effective and professional relationships with pupils, parents and staff
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively
Ability to manage time effectively with a positive and flexible attitude to tasks
Commitment to equal opportunities
High levels of motivation and commitment to high standards
Demonstrable personal warmth and enjoyment of working with pupils and adults
Willing to participate fully in the life of the Danes Hill School and Bevendean, including cocurricular and pastoral commitments.