German Assistant (part-time)

The German Assistant, will, under the guidance of the Head of German.

Key Skills and Qualities required 

• Lead individual conversation classes with A Level (Upper & Lower Sixth Form) pupils, assisting pupils.
• To become progressively more able to produce actively and understand aurally the vocabulary taught in lessons with their class teacher.
• To achieve accurate pronunciation of familiar and new vocabulary.
• To prepare for the A Level speaking examination (AQA Specification).
• Provide guidance and assistance with the IRP preparation (Independent Research Project) and photo-cards.
• Provide assistance in learning and using vocabulary in all A Level topics.
• Aid with pronunciation and structuring / organising thoughts.
• To help students understand different cultures.
• Lead conversations classes with GCSE pupils, in small groups, assisting pupils to become progressively more able to produce actively and understand aurally the vocabulary taught in lessons with their class teacher and to achieve accurate pronunciation of familiar and new vocabulary.
• To prepare for the GCSE speaking examinations (AQA specification) by giving assistance in achieving accurate pronunciation and fluency and practice with the full range of general conversation topic questions.
• Maintain an accurate register of attendance of pupils at all the scheduled conversation sessions.
• Report to the Head of German and to the class teachers, with a regular, brief “progress report” about each pupil.
• Attend examination board feed-back sessions relating to the speaking examinations.

Skills and Attributes

• Native speaker of German preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience of a language assistant preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of GCSE and A Level oral exam with the AQA exam board preferred.
• Smart appearance and professional manner.
• Flexibility to schedule some oral lessons outside students’ normal timetable after school.