Graduate Assistant

_Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers._

We require a **Graduate Assistant** to work from September 2024 until the beginning of July 2025, in the Preparatory School.

Graduate Assistants live on-site in the shared staff accommodation, as this allows them to become fully involved in school life and take every opportunity available during their time at Rossall.

The position may suit a trainee teacher looking for valuable, short term, experience in an independent boarding and day school. Alternatively, this position may suit someone entering a gap year.

The salary is £1,000 per month from September until June. This includes free accommodation in a shared staff house and free meals in the Dining Hall (during term time).

**Main Responsibilities**

**Classroom Assistant**
- Assist in the supervision of children in Nursery, if required
- Assist with the Pre-Prep swimming lessons
- Assist with coaching of Games
- Support those who may require addition help
- Help run the Prep (Homework) Club after School
- Assist the class teachers on sports fixtures, trips or residential outdoor experience courses

**Pupil Management**
- Escort pupils to and from various lessons around site
- Supervise pupils in varying circumstances
- Share responsibility for the duties at break time and lunch times
- Attend assemblies, Chapel, concerts and house competitions
- Transport pupils to and from the School bus at the start/end of the school day
- If required, complete an evening duty in a Senior Boarding House as required by the Houseparent

**Administration**
- Provide cover in the School reception office when required, answer telephone calls, recording and passing on any messages to the appropriate person
- Assist class teaching with photocopying and producing classroom resources

**Communication**
- Report any incidents, poor behaviour or concerns relating to pupils to their class teacher
- Record immediately on paper and pass on any pastoral issues
- Support Social Media usage

**Resource Management**
- Take a lead in distribution of playground equipment
- Be responsible for the maintenance and tidiness of the sports equipment
- Assist in stock taking
- Ensure first aid kits are available for all school fixtures

**Professional Development**
- References will be provided, if required

**General**
- To actively promote the School at all times
- To behave professionally when talking to parents
- Always respect the confidentiality of school matters and should never discuss individuals with anyone other than a member of staff
- Report any concerns about a child’s progress or welfare
- To ensure that all parents, children and visitors are always made welcome to the school. This is particularly important at the start and end of the school day when any problems can be discussed and dealt with immediately
- To ensure all health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to at all times
- **Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024**_
- **Interviews are planned for week commencing 20th May 2024**_

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: £1,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Willing to live onsite from September to July

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Expected start date: 01/09/2024