Responsible to: Head of Junior School
Timetable: Full Time (flexible hours will be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Up to £21,639 per annum (including holiday pay)
Hours: 8.00 to 5:00pm
Pension: Group Save Contributory Pension Scheme
Purpose of Job/Key objectives
To provide support for the Teaching Staff in the Junior School and to help to run a variety of extra-curricular activities in order to increase the opportunity for high achievement and memorable moments for pupils.
Principal Duties/Tasks and responsibilities
Classroom
· Preparing the physical environment of the classroom for lessons;
· Ensuring that teaching materials are ready for use;
· Helping teachers to plan lessons;
· Listening to children read out loud;
· Teaching children techniques which will help them to improve their reading;
· Reading out loud to children;
· Listening to children reading;
· Helping children who have learning difficulties to complete tasks;
· Taking notes for children who have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the class;
· Helping children make displays and putting these displays up around the classroom;
· Taking charge of group activities and making sure all students are involved;
· Taking charge of children who have problems or have had an accident;
· Providing general encouragement for all the children in the class;
· Taking extra time to explain the teaching material to children who have not understood it the first time;
· Helping teachers to assess the work and providing feedback to the children;
· Help to planning sports days and extra-curricular activities;
· Help to take charge of these activities on the day;
· Keeping classroom records and notes about the progress of all the children;
· Support with school fixtures and trips as required.
General:
· Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as appropriate.
· Perform any other task deemed reasonable by the Head of Junior School or the Headmaster as appropriate to their experience and training
· Award house points and commendations in consultation with teaching staff.
· Be proactive in maintaining standards throughout the school.
· Assist with the wrap around care offering before and after the school day.
Person Specification
Qualifications
· Minimum of GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
· Degree educated is preferred but not mandatory
· Level 3 Childcare Qualification is preferred but not mandatory (the School may consider funding training for the right candidate)
Skills and Experience
· Capacity to inspire pupils and enhance pupil learning;
· Proven communication and interpersonal skills;
· Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community;
· Willingness to learn and use new technologies;
· Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school and other organisations;
· Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams;
· Ability to motivate and encourage participation in activities and a willingness to take part in and/or organise trips and visits;
· A generosity of spirit and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.
References will be requested for shortlisted candidates and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
You can find the full Job Description and the Application form on our website below. Please, email the form to
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person