Graduate Academic Assistant

DANES HILL SCHOOL
Graduate Assistant Academic Support

Danes Hill School is widely recognised as one of the leading co-educational day preparatory schools in the country. Situated in 55 acres of landscaped ground in the village of Oxshott, Surrey, Danes Hill provides boys and girls aged 3 to 13 with a dynamic and exciting education.

DANES HILL SCHOOL

Thank you so much for your interest in Danes Hill School.

Our Graduate Teaching Assistants will be expected to develop and support our pupils. We are looking for people who are warm, positive and friendly, with a great sense of humour. They will have the presence to lead classes, and supervise children from early years through to Year 8, and they will have a passion for schools and education.

With kind regards,

Maxine Shaw
Head

Graduate Assistant
Job title: Graduate Teaching Assistant - Academic Support

Job purpose: To support the teaching of pupils within their everyday learning, through coaching, mentoring, and supporting those children that may have mild learning needs, and require extra support.

To contribute to the education, supervision and engagement of pupils across Danes Hill school as directed, providing a high-quality experience for all children.  

Reporting to: SENCo

Hours: Full time - 8am to 5:30pm, worked flexibly according to the needs of the school during term time only (34 weeks a year, but paid across the full 12 months). Support to evening and weekend activities as and when required. Any hours over 42.5 per week paid additionally.

Contract: 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024

**Salary**: £20,000 per annum

Benefits: Free lunch on site during term time. Annual flu jabs, online EAP service and counselling.
Discounts in local shops, restaurants, and businesses. Training and development support. 

Job Specification
Contributing to the outcomes of the Learning Support (SEND) Department
- Working with the Learning Support Team to deliver individual and group interventions to those children that require extra support in English, Maths and Study Skills.
- Monitoring pupil progress in certain lessons, and supporting class teachers where necessary with those children that may require extra support.

Supporting teaching and learning
- Inspiring pupils with a love for learning, and the highest standards and expectations.
- Supporting a cheerful, well-organised and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
- Communicating with pupils to ensure they understand work set by a class teacher, being clear about expectations.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support in class, as directed by the class teacher.
- Creating informative and well-presented classroom displays and noticeboards, celebrating pupil successes.
- Communicating positively with colleagues, parents and pupils, maintaining high standards and expectations.

Co-curricular activities
- Preparing for and participating in activities in line with school expectations.
- Assisting with sports in years 2-8, including evening and weekend fixtures against other schools.
- Assisting with school events or trips, including residential visits.
- Supporting all co-curricular activities as directed, including school productions, concerts, parents’ evenings and events.
- Supporting specialist areas according to strengths and needs - including computing, library, science, grounds, drama and music.

Pastoral responsibilities
- Supervising pupils in activities, free time and learning, making each feel included, secure and valued.
- Participating in traffic and bus duties as requested.
- Undertaking pastoral responsibilities as directed
- Maintaining confidentiality and upholding guidance around data protection consistently.

Other duties
- Playing a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its mission, ethos and policies.
- Being a role model by setting high personal standards of dress and appearance, attendance/punctuality and class discipline/behaviour, upholding the staff code of conduct at all times.
- Providing administrative support as directed.
- Maintaining good order amongst pupils and being active in implementing the school’s policies on rewards and sanctions.
- Actively engaging in safeguarding practice and health and safety supervision, both in school and on external visits.
- Undertaking supervisory, cover and invigilation duties as directed.
- Attending all meetings and training relevant to the role, as well as other events as directed.
- Complying with relevant school policies and procedures at all times.

Person Specification

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant A levels or equivalent

Experience
- Experience of working with young people or being a leader in a team.
- Experience of organising others.
- Some experience of working with children with dyslexia, and other mild learning difficulties is desirable, but not essential. Training will be provided as ne