Learning Support Teaching Assistant - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom - Holmewood House School

Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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Learning Support Assistant (Pre Prep)

About Holmewood House School

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful independent preparatory school. The role is term time only with a generous holiday entitlement. We offer a supportive, nurturing work environment enabling staff to give their best every day. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to join our talented Pre Prep team. Full details of the role are outlined below.


Holmewood House is a prestigious independent Prep School of 440+ pupils aged 3-13 years, set amidst 30 acres of the most beautiful Kent countryside, just outside Tunbridge Wells.

The School is a happy and supportive working environment, where we pride ourselves on the exceptional provision for our pupils and staff in all areas.


Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child.

They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum.


The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress.

Staff are excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays.

They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced.

The end result is the celebration of learning - a reward in its own right


The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of 'allowing children to be children' can be achieved.

Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children.


The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care and guidance which they require as they make their way through their educational journey.

In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all:
childhood.


Commitment to safeguarding


Holmewood House is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and all staff, volunteers and other third parties are expected to share this commitment.

The school adopts a rigorous safer recruitment process which is adhered to in the appointment of all new members of staff.

As part of the safer recruitment process, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including, but not limited to, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.


The role
Holmewood House Pre-Prep is a co-educational, comprising of an Early Years department and Key Stage 1 department.

Our Early Years department comprises of A Pre-Nursery for rising 3s, a Nursery for 3 to 4s and three Reception forms.

In Key Stage 1, there are three Year 1 forms and three Year 2 forms.

We are a mixed ability school and pride ourselves on developing each child to their full potential, both academically and socially.

This role reports to the Head of Holmewood House Pre Prep.


Key responsibilities


To carry out the duties of a Learning Support Assistant as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head of Holmewood House Pre-Prep.


Teaching and learning

  • To assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of the Form Teacher, Head of Learning Strategies, Head of EYFS, Head of Pre-Prep and Head teacher of Holmewood House
  • To endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
  • To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children
  • To attend relevant staff meetings and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as identified in appraisal and annual reviews
  • To assist with cover for absent colleagues as directed by the Head of Pre-Prep and Head of EYFS
  • To promote good relationships between staff and parents
  • To establish and maintain a positive regard towards pupils
  • To fulfil the role of Teaching Assistant and contribute to the monitoring and the needs of the children, including making observations on Tapestry (EYFS only)
  • To keep abreast of current issues and attend training as necessary
  • Ensure your working practices are appropriate to meet ISI standards and requirements
  • To deliver intervention booster lessons or lead phonics groups when required

Other requirements

  • To contribute to the corporate life of the school thr
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