Teaching Assistant

Job title**:Teaching Assistant (Bevendean)**

Job purpose: To support the education, supervision and engagement of pupils in the Danes Hill Pre Prep (Bevendean) as directed, providing a high-quality experience for all children.

Reporting to: Head of Pre Prep

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

Contract: Permanent

**Salary**: £20,254 (£24,415 FTE)

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 description**
- 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.
- Assisting with monitoring, assessing and recording each pupil’s progress.
- Supporting children with SEND, helping them to actively participate in learning activities and liaising with parents/carers/external agencies as required.
- Supporting pupils in activities to develop literacy and numeracy skills, being aware of individual needs, learning targets and the relevant support required to assist.
- Participating in the planning of programmes of study for groups of pupils.
- Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials and resources which facilitate access to the curriculum for all pupils.
- 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.
- Preparing and effectively using ICT in the classroom environment to support and promote pupil learning in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable for pupils according to age, needs and abilities.
- Co-curricular activities_
- Preparing for activities in line with school expectations.
- Assisting with school events or trips.
- Supporting all co-curricular activities as directed, including sports, school productions, concerts, parents’ evenings and events.
- Participating in the breakfast club and extended day club, as directed.
- 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.
- 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 and cover duties as directed, and working flexibly across the Bevendean and Danes Hill School according to need.
- Attending all meetings and training relevant to the role and other events as directed.
- Complying with relevant school policies and procedures at all times.

**Person specification**

**Qualifications**:

- NNEB or Teaching Assistant at Level 3 (essential)

Experience
- Experience of working with young people in a school or nursery environment
- Experience of organising others

Competencies
- Ability to build effective and professional relationships with pupils, parents and staff
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively
- Ability to manage time effectively with a positive and flexible attitude to tasks
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- High levels of motivation and commitment to high standards
- Demonstrable personal warmth and enjoyment of working with pupils and adults
- Willing to participate fully in the life of the Danes Hill School and Bevendean, including co-curricular and pastoral commitments.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,254.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leatherhead, KT22 0JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting wo