Early Years Teaching Assistant

ACS International Schools is seeking an experienced full time Teaching Assistant to join our Early Childhood team at ACS Cobham.

Overall Job Purpose:

• Assist the classroom teacher with the preparation and delivery of lessons
• To assist with the welfare of the Early Childhood children (ages 2-4).

Main Responsibilities

Administration:

• To be aware of and implement school philosophy, policies and procedures
• Help teachers with assessment
• Prepare and put up wall displays
• Help order and check stock
• Deliver attendance sheets/messages to the EC secretary.

Supervision:

• Morning duties include: meeting children who arrive by bus, escort children to class, supervising them at assembly points/in class, and helping with the morning set up in the classrooms
• End of day duties include: escorting children to and with boarding the buses, supervising children who are waiting
• Supervise children at lunch and recess
• Escort children to be seen by the Nurse and undertake minor first aid duties
• Accompany classes to and from specialised lessons and, in some instances, remain in class for these sessions.

Preparation:

• Classroom set up and tidying at the end of the day, and during pre and post planning, washing equipment and any other relevant tasks
• Setting up and tidying playground equipment
• Assist teacher with health and safety procedures for special needs children such as those with allergies
• Help maintain high standards of safety and hygiene with equipment and the environment
• Assist with toileting (following relevant guidelines for each grade).

 Teaching and learning:

• Gather project resources
• Photocopy materials and preparing for class activities and projects
• With teacher’s direction, work with children in small and large groups and one to one
• Continue to grow and develop professionally
• Carry out reasonable additional duties as required to fulfil the needs of the organisation.

 Professional Expertise:

• Sound understanding of child development 0 – 6
• Basic computer skills
• Experience working with 2-6 year olds.

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Educated to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or above
• Relevant experience with children under 7 years. 

 Personal Qualities:  

• Demonstrate appropriate initiative and flexibility
• Be able to communicate effectively, observing confidentiality as appropriate
• Exhibit enthusiasm for teaching
• Interact positively and respectfully with parents, teachers, staff and administration
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect own professional performance and impact on student learning
• Project a positive and professional ethos with a mature approach.

Start date: 9th January 2024

Location: ACS Cobham

Application closing date: 1st December 2023

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS 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.