Teaching Assistant Chichester, England
Job description
Are you hard working? Passionate? And looking for a job in education where you can make a difference?
We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team in Prebendal School, Chichester.
About Prebendal School
The Prebendal School is an ‘Excellent’ independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 13 years old in the heart of Chichester.
We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.
About the Position
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Benefits: Wellness Programme, Staff Referral Programme, Life Assurance (3x Annual Salary), Free On-Site Parking, Company Pension and Lunch Provided
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Preparing resources as requested by the Class Teacher;
- Working collaboratively with parents, carers and staff;
- Being an effective teaching support within the class, following the lead and guidance of the Class Teacher.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in assisting in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils.
- Strong organisational skills and strong sense of awareness and willingness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to remain calm in many situations that involve children, adults and wider members of the school community.
If you feel that this post may be of interest to you, then APPLY TODAY!
To find out more about this role, please contact the school directly, or visit our website www.prebendalschool.org.uk/265/vacancies
The Prebendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Description
Our whole school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Post title: Teaching Assistant
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Term time only, Fixed Term
Responsible to: Head
Main Responsibilities:
To support the class teacher and the Headteacher in supporting children across the school.
- To be an effective teaching support within the class. To follow the lead and guidance of the class teacher providing for the range of needs of the children within the class.
- Prepare resources as requested by the class teacher.
- To work collaboratively with parents, carers and staff for the achievement and well-being of all pupils.
- To promote the agreed vision of the school and to create a sense of purpose and pride in the school.
- To support colleagues where appropriate in the implementation of whole school policies.
- To keep up-to-date with staff training, including that which is delivered online.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
- To manage yourself and your professional relationships well.
- To commit to your own continuing professional development.
- Implement equal opportunities in all aspects of school life.
- Implement all school policies and procedures.
- Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.
- To undertake other reasonable requests from the class teacher or Head as and when required.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability
- To be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording, and reporting for the pupils in their charge.
- Assess pupil’s work systematically, using results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.
- Prepare and present accurate and informative reports to parents on their child’s progress.
- Keep an accurate register of pupils in each lessons, reporting unexplained absences, or patterns of absences, in line with the relevant school policy.
- Direct reporting to the Headmaster, but also accountable the Governors and Directors of Alpha Schools Limited when required.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding
- To have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the subjects being taught, level descriptors and specifications for examination courses.
To keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and the subject areas.
Professional Standards & Development
- To be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.
- To arrive in class before the start of the lesson, and to begin and end lessons on time.
- To cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable.
- To co-operate with the employer in all matters concerning Health and Safety and specifically to take reasonable care of their own Health & Safety, and that of any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
- To be familiar with the School’s handbooks and support all the School’s policies, e.g. those on Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc.
- To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.
- To strive for personal and professional development through active involvement in the School’s appraisal system and performance management procedures.
- To be involved in extra-curricular activities such as making a contribution to after-school clubs and visits.
- To liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for pupils’ education and welfare.
- To be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the School and to support it in performing its duties.
- To complete the on-line training courses as required by the school
- To provide the documentation required to carry out a DBS check.
- To be familiar with and implement the relevant requirements of the current SEN Code of Practice.
- To consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and to implement specialist advice) especially those who:
- have SEN;
- are gifted and talented
Person Specification
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Qualifications:
Essential Level 3
Desirable Proven commitment to continued personal development.
Method of assessment Production of the Applicant’s certificates
Experience:
Essential
- Relevant teaching experience across KS1 and KS2.
- Designing and implementing inspirational and engaging schemes of work.
- Of using a number of assessment, recording, and planning strategies.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour.
- Experience using a number of varied resources to deliver their lessons.
Desirable
- Experience of the independent school sector, and how individual schools operate within.
- Experience leading a subject area.
- Experience dealing with pupils with SEN.
Skills:
- An excellent written and verbal communicator.
- Excellent time management skills.
- The ability to contribute to the school as a whole.
Knowledge:
- Excellent, up to date, working knowledge of the National Curriculum and how independent schools operate within it.
- Know a range of assessment approaches, and how to use the data collected from it to best benefit the pupil.
Personal competencies and qualities:
- A commitment to lifelong learning for all.
- The ability to remain calm in many situations that involve children, adults and wider members of the school community.
- A strong commitment to continued personal development.
- Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic.
- The ability to motivate and inspire.
- A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities and other aspects of school life.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- CHICHESTER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 27/02/2023
