Teaching Assistant - Swanbourne, United Kingdom - Stowe School

Stowe School

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Swanbourne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Teaching Assistant:

Contract type:
Fixed Term until 30th June 2024

Hours:
Part time, 15 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings and one evening per week until 18:30.

Salary:
Up to £10.92 per hour.

Anticipated start date:

ASAP

Closing date:31st January 2024

Interviews:
Expected shortly after closing

Location:
Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire

Job Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join Stowe School supporting pupils in the classroom along with some small group support in the Skills Department.

You will be integral in supporting the educational development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head of Skills and class teachers.

You will assist in the setting up and implementation of individual programmes for students and help monitor their progress.

You will provide support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in activities, a proactive approach is essential to help students succeed in their learning.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

To support pupils within classes under the guidance of the teacher
To work with students in a small group under the guidance of the teacher.
To help students in a one to one situation.
To help in the running of prep clubs and homework clubs

Key Tasks:

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Teaching and learning

To assist in the educational development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head of Skills and class teachers
To assist in the setting up and implementation of individual programmes for students and help monitor their progress
To provide support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in activities
To be willing to work with a small group of students under the guidance of the class teacher.
To have a proactive approach to help students succeed in their learning
To assist with the development of support materials
To work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary
To assist class teachers with maintaining student records
To assist with exams, including invigilation, or exam access arrangements as required.
To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment as required i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs and undertaking practical tasks.
To aid pupils with a physical disability where necessary.

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Administrative duties

To undertake duties from time to time as the Head of Skills requires
To assist in the organisation and administration of exams for pupils with specific needs

3. Standards and quality assurance

To support the aims and ethos of the school
To set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
To attend team and staff meetings
To undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head of Skills for example attend meetings with parents as required.
To be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
To ensure adherence to statutory Health and Safety and Data Protection Legislation at all times.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.