Assistant Teacher - Key Stage 1/2 (Pre-Prep)

Brighton College Prep School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to start in August 2024. This is a full-time role, working across Key Stages 1 and 2.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Teacher who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression. 
• To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.
• To take responsibility for planning and delivering interventions and assessing pupils.
• To assist specialist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and school events.
• To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
• To liaise with the Deputy Head of Learning Support.
• To work with the class teachers to create a stimulating learning environment.
• To support the teaching team with general organisational duties.
• To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• To be willing to attend school functions as required.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend INSETS and undertake continuous professional development.
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment. 
• To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.
• To support the after school group on two days per week after school.
• To support the holiday club for one week per year during the school holidays.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

• An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.
• A sound knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.
• A positive approach to assisting and teaching.
• A caring attitude towards children and peers.
• Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.
• Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.
• A creative outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• The ability to be fair and objective.
• The ability to work as a team member and independently.
• The ability to use initiative.
• A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.
• A willingness to further own professional development.
• To be a good communicator.
• To have a sense of humour! 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

SALARY: 

• Alongside our attractive range of benefits, including free lunches, a salary in the range of £22,580 - £25,580* per annum will be offered, depending on experience. *This does not include any pay award the Governors may make for the coming academic year.  

HOURS: 

• 7.45am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day. Plus, an additional 5 hours per week for Rockhoppers After School Care Group and an after-school club.
• You will also be required to work 5 days during the school holidays for Rockhoppers Holiday Club.  

BENEFITS:  

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Perkbox: Employee benefit and rewards platform which provides access to a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.

WELLBEING:

• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Healthy heart checks.
• Meditation sessions.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.