PE Teaching Assistants

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Independent Schools Council Full time

Location: George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Part time, Term Time

Salary: £26,301 - £29,351 (based on 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This equates to £12,278 - £13,702 (based on 20 hours per week and 44 weeks per year).

Benefits: Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson's College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school's fitness club).

George Watson's College wishes to appoint two PE Teaching Assistants on a permanent basis to provide support in PE classes to pupils in order to enable them to have a rich and fulfilling educational experience at the School.

The ability to offer sports coaching would be an advantage and would be remunerated appropriately.

Hours of work will be 20 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks plus professional learning days). The annual leave entitlement is seven weeks per year, making a total of 44 weeks per year. The salary for this position will be in the Grade 2 range of £26,301 - £29,351 (based on 36.25 hours, 52 weeks). This equates to £12,278 - £13,702 per annum (based on 20 hours and 44 weeks).

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr. Gordon Boyd, Head of Senior School.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 21 April 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Supporting Learning and Teaching in PE Classes:

  1. To support excellent standards of learning and teaching and encourage independence and improvement by recognising and responding to every child.
  2. To assist teaching staff in supporting pupils in Physical Education primarily from Preschool to Primary 7. However, there might be times when the Teaching Assistant might work with pupils up to Senior 6.
  3. As directed by the teacher, and depending on the particular needs of each class, this may include a range of tasks such as:
  • Helping them with their organisation of gym/sports hall and participation in activities, including managing behaviour and keeping them on task.
  • Preparing for activities by setting up equipment.
  • Helping students understand instructions by explaining/reinforcing key learning points.
  • Helping students who need extra support to complete exercises.
  • Supporting them with communication.
  • Providing feedback to the pupil to maintain motivation and enhance self-esteem.
  • Supervising group activities.
  • Looking after children who are upset.
  • Clearing away equipment after lessons.
  • Helping with sports events, i.e., swimming galas and sports days.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by members of the Leadership Team.

Supporting Behavioural and Emotional Needs in PE Classes:

To support and reinforce positive behaviour management strategies for students, guiding their behaviour and helping them to demonstrate good standards of conduct in line with School policies and routines.

To support a range of behavioural and emotional needs, for example, by offering praise and encouragement to pupils, assisting them in building and maintaining trust, supporting their ability to make choices, promoting positive interaction and cooperative working with other pupils, acknowledging feelings and supporting appropriate expression of emotions, etc.

Administrative and Operational:

  1. To participate positively in team meetings, reviews, PRD process and training as required.
  2. To assist with the storage and maintenance of equipment.
  3. To attend meetings and school functions as appropriate and to contribute positively and effectively to the life and welfare of pupils, colleagues and George Watson's College.
  4. To cover other members of staff as directed by Line Manager.

Essential Criteria:

  1. A personal commitment to Physical Education.
  2. Adaptable, patient, reliable and resilient to cope with the demands of the role.
  3. Ability and understanding required to support and develop the inclusive ethos of Physical Education at the School.
  4. Supportive and caring.
  5. Excellent time management.
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with colleagues from different disciplines.

Desirable Criteria:

  1. Experience of supervising others.
  2. First Aid Qualification.
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