Rupert House School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work within the classroom and encourage children. This role plays a crucial role in supporting both teachers and children. The successful candidate will be based in KS1 classes.
Reports to: Mrs Susie Newman, Head of Pre-Prep.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Permanent role, 7:45am - 3:45pm. 40 hours per week, term time only.
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
* Pension contribution 5%
* EV scheme with Octopus
* Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
* Means tested staff discount
* Complementary lunch
* Paid holidays + bank holidays
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
* On site parking
Job Description:
* Assisting lessons in a KS1 classroom, promoting children’s social and emotional development.
* Classroom preparation, such as photocopying and laminating.
* Prepare and present displays of children’s work with minimal supervision.
* Taking one-to-one or small group interventions.
* Listening to children read.
* Helping to staff playtime duties.
* Accompanying school outings and/or residential trips.
* Participate in INSET and other training, learning activities, and performance development as required.
* To be willing to offer skills and interests for the benefit of the School (e.g. joining the school orchestra or choirs and support with drama productions).
* To support, encourage and motivate pupils in all areas of school life.
* Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities and report to the class teacher as agreed.
* Assistance with other duties, as required.
Person Specification:
* A caring and sympathetic person who will enjoy working with children across the prep and pre-prep school.
* A committed, charismatic, reliable role model.
* A sense of humour, adaptability, and a love of being with children are paramount.
* Pastoral care is a strong feature of life at Rupert House and all staff are expected to contribute to this by creating a warm and caring environment for all.
* A team player who is willing and keen to support their colleagues and to cover where reasonably asked to do so.
* Good organisational and time-keeping skills are of key importance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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