Teaching Assistant/Classroom Assistant, Preparatory School at St Andrew’s School

The Role

St Andrew’s, Prep School is seeking to appoint a Teaching or Classroom Assistant who will support the class teacher within Key Stage 1 or 2, as well as contribute across all areas of school life. St Andrew’s Prep School follows the British Curriculum, with the aim to achieve excellent value added for each child through outstanding teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be expected to assist teachers by providing the very best academic support, through developing teaching and learning opportunities

for classes to which they are assigned. They will:

• Assist in developing lesson plans and resources based on the School’s schemes of work and the specific needs of each child
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Understand the teacher’s routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day
• Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development.

St Andrew’s Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute.

Person Specification

Working at St Andrew’s Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience. We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

There are some things that are essential to working with us:

• The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School’s aims and Christian ethos. They will have to have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course, the relevant experience.
• Beyond that we want to have staff who love working as part of a team; who are first class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.
• Experience of working in a Prep School, or in boarding would be desirable, but not essential. Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our pupils.

Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• A good degree
• Recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE

Desirable

• A demonstrable commitment to professional self-improvement

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Teaching or supporting children of Prep School age or in a Prep School context in Key Stage 1 or 2
• A proven track record of excellent teaching and/or pupil support

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in a Prep School Context in Key Stage 3

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Well developed ICT Skills
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support the full range of educational needs

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to lead, manage and be responsible for initiatives/developments
• Knowledge of current generic developments in Key Stage 2 needs

Safeguarding

Essential

• Commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and to the personal development of our pupils.
• Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety

Desirable

• Knowledge of child protection procedures