Teaching/Classroom Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Prep School at St Andrew’s School

The School comprises two semi-autonomous Schools: the Preparatory school for pupils between of ages of 3 – 13 and the Senior School for pupils between the ages of 13-18.

The Teaching/Classroom Assistant is a Prep School appointment and is responsible to the Assistant Head Primary.  S/he will work closely with the Class teacher to provide support and assistance in the delivery of the curriculum.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting resources ready and setting up equipment.
• Assist in the lesson delivery and management with pupils individually or in small groups; supporting lower attaining children but also challenging higher attaining and G & T children.
• Work with the teacher to ensure up-to-date and attractive classroom displays.
• When required, oversee pupils during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during break, and on class trips
• Collaborate with lead teachers to recognize issues pupils are facing and recommend solutions
• Assist in the documentation of pupil progress
• To promote effective support strategies and “joined up” approaches between teacher, TA and LSC
• To promote effective and consistent interventions across prep school
• To promote a robust target setting system based firmly on assessment, with regular review and adjustment.

Personal & professional attributes

• A minimum of a High School Certificate
• Computer literate
• At least two years relevant professional experience.
• Familiar with the safeguarding policies of the School
• Ability to analyse problems quickly and skilfully in a professional and disciplined manner