Early Years Teaching and Learning Assistant
Griffin House School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- May
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2019
Job overview
Contract Type: Full time, fixed term, maternity cover
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm during term time
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2019
Interviews: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Appointment date: Monday 29th April 2019
Griffin House School is a highly successful independent primary school for children from the ages of 3-11years.
We are looking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated teaching and learning assistant to join our friendly and supportive Early Years Team. Previous experience of working with children in an Early Years setting would be an advantage. Candidates will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a warm and caring personality and a commitment to the nature and development of young children. A good level of numeracy and literacy skills are required together with a positive approach, patience and understanding. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils and other staff is essential. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
Summary Job Description
In summary your main role as teaching and learning assistant is to:
i) Work together with the class teacher to support children’s participation in day to day learning activities.
ii) Assist in the preparation of the classroom for each lesson.
iii) Ensure the classroom environment is kept tidy and organised.
iv) Work with the class teacher to help create displays of the children’s work.
v) Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude
vi) Supervise small groups of children during school trips, concerts and plays.
vii) Work as part of a team, be flexible and prepared to use own initiative.
viii) Play a vital role in the life of the school including sharing the duty rota for breaks, lunchtimes, and attend some Open Mornings.
This post will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check as our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care. Training and support will be an ongoing aspect of the role.
How to apply
Full details and an application form are available from the school by telephoning 01844 346154 or by email secretary@griffinhouseschool.co.uk Applications can also be obtained from the school website www.griffinhouseschool.co.uk
About Griffin House School
Griffin House Preparatory School is small enough to care and large enough to make a difference. We are a private school situated in the beautiful Chiltern Hills in Little Kimble, Buckinghamshire that inspire all of our pupils.
Your child will get a first class education at a top perfoming co-educational private school without having to pay huge fees. We are proud of the pupils that we help develop during their time with us, producing confident, inquisitive boys and girls that have a thirst for learning and are well-equipped for the future.
As well as high quality academic results, we provide exceptional pastoral care, sports, arts, extra-curricular activities and more. We make sure that all children feel happy and safe, all of our dedicated staff members know all of our pupils exceptionally well as we keep our class sizes to a maximum of 20, from Pre-School though to Year Six.
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