Maternity Cover - PE Teaching Assistant with swimming teaching experience

Full time PE Teaching Assistant Required for September 2017 - Previous applicants need not apply.

We are seeking an enthusiastic PE Teaching Assistant with swimming teaching experience.  This is a full time position with responsibility for assisting PE and swimming lessons from R-Y6. The post holder may also be required to work as a General Teaching Assistant as and when required (see separate job description).  The PE Assistant will have had experience of PE lessons in a primary school and have a basic knowledge of swimming, netball, gymnastics, athletics and rounders amongst other sports.   

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Experience teaching swimming sessions to groups of children in a formal setting (with an ASA teaching/ coaching qualification or equivalent)  • Experience of PE in a primary/preparatory school • Knowledge of best practice in Safeguarding • Computer literate and a confident user of IT for communications  • Experience of PE lessons in a primary school and have a basic knowledge of netball, gymnastics, athletics and rounders amongst other sports  

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Leads by example and commands the respect of pupils, staff and parents • Develops and maintains strong and positive relationships with children, the Head, other staff and parents • Demonstrates strong listening and communication skills, both written and oral • Works well with others and is willing to support colleagues, sharing good practice • Personal dynamism, energy and enthusiasm, with a positive outlook • Demonstrates personal strength of character, integrity and fairness. Has a strong sense of personal accountability • Demonstrates good judgement, and a fair and calm approach • Pays attention to detail, is efficient and works effectively to deadlines • Acts at all times in the best interests of the pupils, promotes their well-being and ensures good behaviour 

 KEY TASKS:

 • Assisting in the day to day running and smooth operation of the PE Department • Attending weekly (minimum requirement) departmental meetings which are minuted, the minutes being copied to the Head of Upper School • Participating in the school’s appraisal scheme • Assisting with organisation of PE fixtures and acting as referee/umpire when required (some of these fixtures will be at weekends) • Supervision/ Support with transportation of girls to and from venue as required • Attending INSET courses to enhance knowledge and professional practice • Supporting the PE staff in lessons and extra-curricular activities. • Developing personal and professional skills to assist fully in lessons, taking groups and giving technical feedback. This includes umpiring, leading clubs if necessary and delivering drills to small groups. • Maintaining PE displays and renewing as appropriate • Maintaining the condition of equipment and ensure the store cupboard is kept tidy • Informing the HOD if equipment is damaged, missing or needs renewing • Assisting with admin tasks such as updating and ‘naming’ digital images/footage of girls for assessment, distributing letters, collecting reply slips etc.  • Writing reports for parents/ supporting statements for PE reports (NB: This is only the case if leading lessons/ small parts of lessons) • Following safeguarding, behaviour, assessment and reporting policies in line with the Whole School and PE policy. • Such other key tasks as may reasonably be assigned by PE Department and SLT  Application Procedure  If you are interested in applying for this role, simply click on the "How to apply" button now to sign in and download an application form.  Closing date: Sunday 14th May 2017   Glendower Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and DBS vetting. Glendower is an equal opportunities employer.