Teaching Assistant
London, ENG, GB
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ROLE SUMMARY:
Chepstow House School are currently looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team immediately. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to do a PGCE course in the future.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will work within a Year group team to maintain an innovative, dynamic and high achieving setting. They will also need to interact and support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning. A willingness to contribute fully to the extra-curricular activities and life of the school is vital.
Employer information
Chepstow House School is an established 3 form entry, Coed Prep with a nursery attached and outstanding facilities within the Notting Hill Gate area. It is a growing school offering opportunities for staff development and career progression. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group, which is one of the country's leading educational groups.
The aim of the school is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables each child to achieve their full potential in a happy and caring environment. Chepstow House aims to discover the best in every child and challenge them to go beyond their expectations.
Chepstow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and have DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance.
References will be taken up and will be carefully checked.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th April 2024.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interact and support children (under direction of the teacher) in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning
- To work with class teacher in preparing work, putting up displays and assisting as required within the classroom
- Supervising breaks and lunch time play
- To take responsibility for hearing the children read on a daily basis, updating their reading records and monitoring their progress
- To conduct lessons(if required) according to the agreed policy and syllabus
- To contribute fully to the extra curricular activities and life of the school
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
A degree qualification or teaching qualification is essential for this role. This post would suit a graduate looking for school based experience before furthering their career in the teaching profession.
• Be IT literate.
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning.
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teaching assistant and a cheerful, friendly and cooperative member of the staff.
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils.
• Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality.
• Involve themselves fully in the life of the school.
• Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school.
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 pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
School Application Form
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