Teaching Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Inspired

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.


By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.


ROLE SUMMARY:


  • This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and welleducated person who has had experience of working with young children and works with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant must have a good level of numeracy and literacy skills and be able to support students in reaching their full potential. A Teaching Assistant qualification and a first aid certificate would be an advantage, though by no means essential.
  • Pembridge Hall is undergoing a dynamic period of development in which innovative thinking is encouraged and every teacher's contribution is valued.
  • Pembridge Hall is an independent girls' preparatory school (ages of 460 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools.
  • We are now looking for a Teaching Assistant, who has an interest in Sports, to join Pembridge Hall in September 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Teaching and Learning

  • Under guidance from teachers, create a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment, conducive to children's learning.
  • Under guidance from teachers, support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning to develop academic progress, monitoring learning in order to feed back to the teacher.
  • Assist the teacher in preparing resources, the classroom and outdoor areas for learning.
  • Implement planned support programmes for particular pupils with differing learning needs.
  • Listen to individual children read, record progress and pass on any concerns to the teacher.

Safeguarding & Pastoral Care

  • Take responsibility for, and promote, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils in your care.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  • Provide a warm, friendly, supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children
  • Assist the teacher in the behaviour management of pupils in line with school policy.
  • Value the contributions of all pupils and treat everyone with fairness and respect.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:


Qualifications

Essential:


  • Good basic education to GCSE level in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent

Desirable:


  • A relevant qualification in Childcare and/or Education
  • A First Aid qualification
  • Interest and/or qualification in Sports

Experience

Essential:


  • Experience of working with young children
  • Experience of working with Years 4,5, and 6.

Desirable:


  • Experience of working with young children
in play schemes, after-school clubs or similar

  • Experience of working in the Independent sector

Skills

Essential:


  • Ability to assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and during whole class work
  • Clearly explain tasks and foster children's independence
  • Can successfully supervise children, modelling defined behaviour management policies
  • Ability to work with guidance, but under limited supervision
  • Liaise and communicate effectively with others
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

  • Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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