Classroom Assistant Support for Learning
Robert Gordon's College
Aberdeen City
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2021
Job overview
Classroom Assistant Support for Learning, Senior School, Full time, fixed-term
As a classroom assistant within the Senior School Support for Learning Department you will support a variety of subject teachers and pupils from S1 to S6 in classes. Care is taken to provide continuity of support for pupils and you will have a role to play in the young people’s educational and social development. This role also requires the Assistant to undertake administrative duties as outlined by the Head of SFL. Duties include:
● Assist pupils in class with their work
● Help pupils who require extra support
● Help to prepare class material if and when asked by subject teacher
● Ensure all pupils keep up with lessons and understand what is being asked of them
● Take part in CPD and other school based training
Skills and Qualities Required:
● Experience of working with children
● The ability to build good relationships with pupils, teachers and parents
● An understanding of how children develop and learn
● Good reading, writing and numeracy skills
● Good communication and organisational skills
If you thrive in an environment where you will support and nurture children to achieve the best they can, this post may be exactly what you are looking for. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers to create a classroom environment that will enhance the learning experience for our pupils, and develop their thirst for knowledge.
Robert Gordon’s College has excellent standards of learning and teaching and staff are expected to bring out the best in pupils creatively, academically, personally and socially. The success of the learning process is due to the high expectations of responsive, caring and able teachers; therefore, the highest standards of staff performance and professionalism are also expected from Classroom Assistants.
Applicants for this position must be highly competent in both written and spoken English and will be asked to demonstrate this as part of the interview process.
The ability to work with online and electronically based systems would be advantageous with a level of teaching support will be provided via an online platform. Knowledge of working with Microsoft office and Google Drive is also required although full training on the use of the College systems will be given as part of the successful candidate’s induction to the post, with ongoing training provided as part of best practice and continuous professional development.
This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.
To apply for this post, please complete an application form and submit it, along with a covering letter explaining your reason for applying, via the ‘Apply Now’ section of our website. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 April 2021.
Further information on this position is available by using the ‘Request more information’ tab on the advert for this post on our website.
About Robert Gordon's College
Robert Gordon’s College is an independent, co-educational nursery and day school for children aged 3-18 years. It is a school community with a very strong sense of identity, built on our history and tradition of excellence in the city of Aberdeen, with beautiful countryside on its doorstep.
Community
Beyond the history and tradition, at Robert Gordon’s you will find an energy and youthful motivation that offers enthusiasm and effervescence for learning and culture. Our modern, professional learning environment is excellent, with a focus on sharing good practice in learning and teaching, on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and on achieving the highest possible academic standards. We offer the opportunity to work with well motivated pupils where teaching and learning is at the heart of all our activities and ethos at the school. The extra-curricular life of the school is a crucial part of the pupils' experience and one in which all staff join enthusiastically. Above all, the ethos of the school is welcoming and positive, among staff, parents and pupils.
We are a friendly, purposeful and well-focused school, confident in our core business of advancing learning and teaching, while at the same time providing an enjoyable community life for its staff.
Robin Macpherson, Head of Robert Gordon’s College shares: “As Head of College, I’m very proud of our school. Our motto translates as “Be all you can be” - and it’s something that we use time and time again in conversations with pupils as they progress through school. We aim to equip and inspire young people for their futures. The whole community is passionate about sharing knowledge, sparking curiosity and inspiring pupils about their future. This is achieved through the extensive range of opportunities available. We’re a family school, and we want you to be happy and successful - in that order.”
Opportunity and Choice
Pupils follow the Scottish curriculum and from the earliest age children are used to active interdisciplinary learning in the class, building confidence through participation. Our new purpose-built Nursery for children aged 3–5 years old opened in August 2019 with specialist teaching in Art, Drama, French, Mandarin, Music and Physical Education. From Primary 1 the curriculum is enriched by specialist teaching in Art, Drama, French, Music, Physical Education and Science. In S1–S2, pupils study a wide range of subjects including all three sciences taught separately and three languages over the course of the two years. In S3–S4, pupils study eight National 5 courses; in S5, pupils choose from 24 Highers and S6 pupils choose from any combination of 32 Highers and 26 Advanced Highers, in addition to curriculum enhancement courses.
Innovation and forward thinking sit comfortably alongside over 250 years of tradition. Since 2009, over £31 million has been invested in facilities across the school to make sure that the classrooms want for nothing in terms of teaching and learning. Robert Gordon’s College represents the best of a traditional Scottish education, but is also a school looking towards the future.
Local school, global outreach
Robin Macpherson highlights: “We’re a local school that thinks globally. We have pupils from the city and the shire, and with Aberdeen’s position in the global energy sector, we’re proud to welcome families from international destinations each year. Diversity is a real strength of our community; 37 nationalities are represented within our school gates. Last year we spent £1.8 million on bursaries enabling pupils from across the north east region to join our senior school. This is a genuinely inclusive school and families from all walks of life contribute to our vibrant community.
“We’re keen that pupils develop their own sense of identity. We want them to discover who they are, and in turn what their place in the world is. We always look to challenge them, and help them to achieve things that they might not think possible. We want them to be brave and adventurous, with a particular focus on learning how to learn, so they can adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.”
Critical thinking, mentoring and networking
Teamwork, communication and leadership are encouraged to prepare pupils for entering the world of work. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset enables pupils to leave school with confidence and the belief that they can make a positive impact in the world.
Robert Gordon’s College staff and pupils benefit from the experience of former pupils and our global network of partners across the world.
Explore
If you would like to learn more about joining the Robert Gordon’s College family please visit our website where you can explore our city centre campus in Aberdeen and 39 acre sports fields at Countesswells.
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