Teaching Assistant

Inspired Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for Fulham Pre-Prep School, starting September 2024. This role involves providing support to children and contributing to excellent Early Years provision in a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications, have strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational environment.
• Understanding the varied needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting pupils including those with additional needs.
• Preparing and using equipment for learning activities.
• Promoting good pupil behaviour and reporting progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in Early Years Childcare and/or Education

Educated to A Level or equivalent

Minimum GCSE in English and Mathematics

Job description

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Pre-Prep is part of Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration. Teachers are expected to play a full role in the pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

We are looking for a committed, passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the school in September 2024. The role will be based at the Pre-Prep site but there may be scope to teach at the Prep and Senior site as well. This is a chance to join a thriving team and help contribute to excellent Early Years provision at an exciting time for the School. We are developing our facilities and curriculum, so there is a real opportunity to play a role in how our provision takes shape.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and providing support under the direction of a teacher, for pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Preparing and using equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans and relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use.
• Ensuring all pupils have appropriate access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to the progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of learning activities.
• Monitoring pupils’ response to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed.
• Providing regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Assisting with the supervision of pupils outside lesson times; including lunch, play times and after school duties.
• Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Participating in any training and development activities to maintain own professional development or to enhance competence within the job role.
• Undertaking any duties (particularly playground & dining room) and responsibilities commensurate with the post and participate in the regular review of the content of the job description.
• Assisting the Director of Sports/Sports’ Teachers with activities if required, including walking children to the Swimming Pool.
• Assisting with whole school activities such as Sports’ Day, Swimming Gala, Open day, some of which may on occasion occur outside standard working hours etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early YearsChildcare and/or Education
• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• An understanding of the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically
• Ability to supervise groups of pupils
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• An understanding of the teaching of phonics

Skills

• Evidence of excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills – ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
• An understanding of the importance of the need for confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solving and resolution abilities

Experience

• Experience of working in an educational environment

Personal Attributes

• A positive, pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to cope well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Demonstrable commitment to the safeguarding of pupils and child protection
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities

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.

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