Teaching Assistant

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS and KS1 unit. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and supporting students in their learning journey.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing the classroom for lessons, including setting up and maintaining areas of provision, sourcing books and making resources;
• maintaining a safe and orderly working environment;
• teaching groups of pupils unassisted under the direction of the class teacher or independently;
• planning and delivering learning and enrichment activities, either with the class teacher or independently;
• working with small groups of pupils or individuals needing special attention;
• assessing pupils' progress and discussing development with the class teacher;
• supervising pupil groups on excursions and trips.

Must have:

• knowledge of English, Maths and other relevant areas of the curriculum;
• experience delivering phonics lessons and good understanding of phonics progression;
• computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons;
• verbal and written communication, including active listening, for effective classroom instruction and understanding pupils' needs;
• inter-personal skills, including etiquette and social awareness, for working with pupils, teachers and carers;
• understanding of the expectations of the EYFS and KS1 Primary Curriculum and ideal learning outcomes
• initiative and the willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of an independent school and its ethos.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2024
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant