Assistant Teacher

Brighton College Prep School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to start in August 2024. This is a full-time role, working across Reception and Years 2/3. 
This is an exciting opportunity to join our teaching team as an Assistant Teacher who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole.  Due to the nature of the role the candidate will need to hold a level 3 qualification or above. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression. 
• To attend weekly planning meetings with year group staff.  
• To have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
• To take responsibility for planning areas of the curriculum as specified by the teachers.
• To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.
• To take responsibility for assessing pupils, and planning and delivering interventions to support learning needs.
• To ensure the range of pupil abilities is catered for by well-resourced and planned, differentiated activities.
• To ensure monitoring, recording, assessment and reporting are undertaken in accordance with school policies.
• To assist, in liaison with the specialist music teacher, the rehearsal and direction of children for concerts and services.
• To plan and lead whole group, small group and individual teaching and learning sessions.
• To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
• To participate in overseeing the behaviour and discipline of the children in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To liaise closely with the year group teachers who will then liaise with relevant members of the Senior Management Team, the SENCO and other staff members regarding any children for concern.
• To ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment; displays should be changed regularly and be relevant to or the result of current classroom work.
• To be responsible for the organisation of classroom resources ensuring that they are accessible to children as appropriate.
• To ensure that communication diaries are read daily and comments are written, as appropriate, to ensure good communication.
• To ensure all pupil related paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (eg: child profiles, health matters etc.)
• To meet with parents with class teacher, when necessary, and to foster good professional  relationships and communication.
• If placed within the EYFS, to undertake observations of children individually and in groups and upload comments and assessments on to Tapestry, their online learning journal.
• To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/ events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• To be willing to attend parents' evenings, Speech Day and school functions, as required.
• To be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in the classrooms throughout the school.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend events, as required.
• To attend weekly staff meetings, when requested.
• To participate in the supervision and appraisal process.
• To attend INSETS (sometimes evenings and weekends) and undertake continuous professional development.
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment. 
• To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.
• To support the after school group on two days per week after school.
• To support the holiday club for one week per year during the school holidays. 

DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

• An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.
• A sound knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.
• A positive approach to assisting and teaching.
• A caring attitude towards children and peers.
• Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.
• Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.
• A creative outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• The ability to be fair and objective.
• The ability to work as a team member and independently.
• The ability to use initiative.
• A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.
• A willingness to further own professional development.
• To be a good communicator.
• To have a sense of humour! 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

SALARY: 
Alongside our attractive range of benefits, including free lunches, a salary in the range of £22,580 - £25,580* per annum will be offered, depending on experience. 
*This does not include any pay award the Governors may make for the coming academic year. 
HOURS: 

7.45am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day. Plus an additional 5 hours per week for Rockhoppers After School Care Group and an after school club 

You will also be required to work 5 days during the school holidays for Rockhoppers Holiday Club. 
BENEFITS:  

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Perkbox: Employee benefit and rewards platform which provides access to a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.

WELLBEING:

• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Healthy heart checks.
• Meditation sessions.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.