KS1 Teaching Assistant - Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School

Job Title: KS1 Teaching Assistant - Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School

Job Purpose: To work with and support the pupils and classroom teachers at Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School to promote the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care within all sections of the School. 

Reporting Line: Head of the Girls’ Prep School

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time hours, Part-time weeks (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year)

Start Date: September 2023

Salary: Competitive – based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale

Application Deadline: 8.00am, Monday 5 June 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 12 June 2023

The school has a warm and caring atmosphere where pupils can flourish; we put great emphasis on the personal development of each individual. The school is also strong in academic achievement; we expect good results from our pupils in all subjects and have students of above average ability who are highly motivated and achieve excellent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic

• To have an understanding of the core curriculum in the year group

• To support children’s learning and develop their independence

• To foster interest and enthusiasm for learning amongst pupils as well as encourage a general spirit of intellectual enquiry and vigour 

• To assist with recording observations of pupils as part of ongoing assessment e.g. reading records, using SeeSaw

• To take individuals or groups for curriculum support and in any sessions where extra help may be necessary

• To plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that meet teaching and learning objectives, with the support of the teacher, including phonics groups

• To be pro-active and seek opportunities to support the team using your own initiative

• To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of a teacher

• To attend and support pupils in swimming or sports lessons where requested

• To accompany teachers and pupils on out of school activities and take responsibility for a group under the direction of a teacher

• To help in classroom maintenance and lesson preparation, including sorting, filing, photocopying, etc.

• To assist class teachers with the preparation and carrying out of all classroom activities

• To assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities

• To assist and support teachers in setting up lessons and preparing and displaying art and written work as requested

Pastoral

• To know the pupils throughout the School, but especially those in the classes taught, for whom you are a point of contact on matters of the pupil’s wellbeing

• To play an important role in the safeguarding of all pupils

• To participate in the school’s programme for the personal and social development of the pupils

• To promote the development and progress in the social, academic and co-curricular spheres of all the pupils in your care, under the guidance of the Head 

• To run social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) interventions, such as ELSA or pupil mentoring, if applicable

• To carry out supervision duties, including: early morning duty, morning playtime, lunch, after school duty and First Aid

• To actively assist with the co-curricular provision

• To provide support at evening activities such as school productions and parent evenings, as reasonably requested by the Head

• To attend meetings, curriculum sessions, INSET sessions where applicable

• To undertake any other duties which the Principal may reasonably request

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications

• Level 3 would be an advantage, but is not essential

• ELSA trained would be an advantage, but is not essential 

• First Aid qualification would be an advantage

• GCSE English and Maths

• Sports Coaching skills would be an advantage

Skills

• Ability to work co-operatively within a team

• Proven ability to develop effective professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, both written and spoken, to enable effective communication with pupils, colleagues and parents

Experience

• Professional experience of working with pupils at any of the Key Stages – EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Experience of group teaching and interventions would be an advantage, including the delivery of phonics

• Experience or an interest in physical education and games would be an advantage

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm and a passion for education

• Commitment to the personal and educational development of pupils and to an ethos of respect and service

• Keenness to develop further as a Teaching Assistant in a well-resourced and supportive environment with co-operative and highly-motivated staff and pupils

• Punctual, self-motived and excellent organisational and self-management skills

• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative 

• Flexibility and openness to change

• Commitment to personal professional development, and therefore willingness to develop own skills

• Willingness to contribute to the wider education of pupils through the co-curricular programme, including attending residential trips

• Appropriate levels of personal presentation

Please see the attached document for the full Job description and Person specification

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3119776?cid=1567

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email 

recruitment@surbitonhigh.com