Teaching Assistant - Merton, United Kingdom - The Study Prep, Wimbledon

Description

The Study is situated on two sites - Reception to Year 3 at Wilberforce House and Years 4 to 6 at Spencer House.

The Teachers' Assistant may be required to work with any year groups.

Job Purpose

To assist the teaching staff in the delivery of the curriculum and in the pastoral care of the pupils.


Key Responsibilities:
General Duties

• To act as a resource - create teaching aids and displays, photocopy, find information etc.
• To give administrative and practical support to teachers
• To assist in the day to day school routines, including playground, lunch duties and accompanying minibus/swimming/games runs
• To accompany and assist on outings
• To attend and contribute to Whole School and House Staff Briefing meetings (Whole School meetings are currently held on Tuesdays at 4.00 p.m.)
• To attend all Whole School INSET days and occasional 'twilight' training sessions. To be available and on site for the 5 days start of the autumn term and as required for the beginning of the Spring and Summer Terms.
• To attend and make a positive contribution to the annual Open Morning in October and other evening school events as required.
• To play a full part in the life of The Study, and to assist and support with school functions such as plays and trips.
• To play a full part in the pastoral life of the Study.

Teaching Support Duties

• To work with small groups of pupils
• To work alongside teachers in the classroom
• To work with pupils on a one-to-one basis e.g. listening to pupils read
• Lead guided reading sessions
• To assist teachers in preparing class/group activities
• To cover for teacher absence as required

Person Specification

The person appointed will be expected:

• To be eligible to work in the UK
• To hold a NVQ Level 3 qualification. A HLTA qualification is desirable.
• To be able to carry out daily tasks without direct supervision
• To adopt a friendly, professional, approachable manner with colleagues, pupils and parents
• To maintain the confidentiality of colleagues, pupils and parents

The Study is a renowned prep school for girls in South West London.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for academic and creative excellence, and while we place a clear focus on educational achievement, we believe learning means so much more.

We are a creative and progressive school, always nurturing and proud to be non-selective at Reception.

Our ethos centres around our four values - compassion, curiosity, creativity and courage - which encapsulate what it really means to be a Study girl.

We aim to achieve more for our girls than just an excellent education, always striving to reach high, promoting creativity and individuality as we help every Study girl become the very best she can be.

Our creative approach to education is designed to encourage a natural curiosity that provides the best foundation for later learning.

We champion the importance of emotional wellbeing, kindness, friendship and respect for others. Through a nurturing environment we strive to produce well-rounded, confident and caring girls.

Our pupils go on to leading senior schools and 2022 has been another very successful year for the Year 6 leavers, with 31 scholarships offered by leading senior schools.