Teaching Assistant

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school, for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. 

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work as part of a strong team: to help teaching staff in the preparation of lessons, to provide one-to-one support for the children (both in an educational and pastoral capacity), to carry out supervision duties and to monitor and record (with the guidance of the class teacher) children’s development as appropriate.

The school encourages initiative, and endeavours to provide ample opportunities for staff to develop their interests and utilise their personal strengths.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be available to supervise children during ‘dropping off’ period in the morning, during lunch, morning and afternoon breaks and between 15.30 and 16.15 every afternoon. 

• Attend first aid training as necessary and administer first aid as required; 

• Accompany children to and from – and supervise children during – off site activities, e.g. games and educational trips; 

• Maintain and tidy central resource areas, e.g. staff room, store room and playground games; 

• Prepare for school events, e.g. performances and sports days; 

• Manage pupils’ lost property; 

• Clean body fluids as necessary; 

• Undertake lunchtime supervision, including road crossing of pupils, as required; 

• A class Teaching Assistant may be asked, on occasion, to cover for an absent class teacher; 

• If a Teaching Assistant takes on additional teaching duties, they will be required to report on progress, written or otherwise, as required. 

Assist teachers as follows: 

• Carry out classroom activities including hearing readers and mounting displays; 

• Work with individuals or small groups of children on key tasks, under the direction of the class teacher; 

• Prepare and clear up resources, and maintain resource areas; 

• Change children’s clothing before and after P.E., games and swimming lessons; 

• Supervise swimming lessons; 

• Undertake other such reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, working with children. 
• A hands on approach. 
• A commitment to participating in the extra-curricular life of the school. 
• A sympathy for the Catholic ethos of the school. 
• An interest in developing professional competence through INSET. 
• A capacity for working as a member of a team. 
• Initiative and flexibility 
• Good organisational and communication skills. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.