Learning Support Teaching Assistant
ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2024
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2024
Job overview
ACS International Schools are recruiting a Learning Support Teaching Assistant to join the Upper School team at ACS Hillingdon International School.
The Learning Support Teaching Assistant will be required to assist the classroom teacher with the preparation and delivery of lessons and the welfare of the class students.
ACS Hillingdon’s 11-acre campus is less than 14 miles from central London, enabling students to benefit from opportunities in both the city and countryside. Our magnificent Greater London campus has outstanding facilities, and a wealth of history, art and culture right on its doorstep.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
- Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 for supporting and teaching & learning in school.
- Teaching EFL/ESL Reading.
- Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing.
- Attend induction training; as appropriate and training relevant to the post, including behaviour management and Child Protection training.
- Knowledge of adolescent concerns and current information sources.
- Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances; ability to accept change with flexibility.
- Proactive, approachable, empathetic, organised, highly visible, confident, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to observe confidentially
Start date: August 2024.
Working hours: Monday- Friday 8am- 3.30pm, term time only.
ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
About ACS Hillingdon International School
- ACS Hillingdon International School
- 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon
- Middlesex
- UB10 0BE
- United Kingdom
Four schools, one world-class education.
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools – 3 in Greater London and 1 in Doha, Qatar – are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
Our academic programme
All ACS campuses are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Egham is one of only three schools in the UK to also offer and the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
All ACS campuses offer an American High School Diploma, with ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon also teaching prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and Oxford in the UK; Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale in the US; and McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Keio from the rest of the world.
Language support for our international communities
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught throughout the schools.
Native Language Enrichment (NLE) programmes are offered in over 12 languages.
State-of-the-art facilities in stately surroundings.
Our campuses set the quality benchmark standard for school facilities and grounds.
ACS’s robust programme of development and renewal has invested over £45 million into campus facilities over the past ten years.
Each campus is built around a spacious period estate, enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.
Transition and housing support for incoming families
The campuses are situated approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London.
Campus area housing is up to 50% less expensive than central London locations.
On-site Housing Officers assist families and relocation agents in finding the ideal home.
Each school operates an extensive door-to-door busing service.
Admissions Officers are knowledgeable in both academic and relocation issues.
Well-established parent communities provide extensive support and transition assistance to incoming families.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
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