Teaching Assistant/Classroom Assistant - Prep School

St Andrew's, Prep School is seeking to appoint a Teaching or Classroom Assistant who will support the class teacher within Key Stage 1 or 2, as well as contribute across  all areas of School life.

St Andrew's Prep School follows the British Curriculum, with the aim to achieve excellent value-added for each child through outstanding teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist teachers by providing the very best academic support, through developing teaching and learning opportunities for classes to which they are assigned.  They will:-

• Assist in developing lesson plans and resources based on the School's schemes of work and the specific needs of each child
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Understand the teacher's routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day
• Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development. 

St Andrew's, Prep School is committed to providing a vibrant co-curricular and boarding program to which all staff contribute.  

Person Specification

Working in St Andrew's, Prep School is an exciting and dynamic experience.  We look to recruit committed and resourceful staff, who are looking to not only develop their skills and leadership capacities, but also embrace new experiences and challenges.

The successful candidate will need to be able to support the School's aims and Christian ethos.  They will have a good degree as well as a recognized teaching qualification, such as PGCE, and of course the relevant experience.

Beyond that we want to have a staff member who love working as part of a team; who are first class communicators and who are passionate about the subjects and the pupils they teach; who are creative and diligent in their planning; who are adaptable, energetic and resilient.

Experience of working in a Prep School, or in a boarding would be desirable, but not essential.  Above all, what matters is a commitment to help us provide a world-class education for our pupils. 

The School

St Andrew's, Turi, is one of the leading international schools in Africa.  Founded as a Preparatory School in 1931, it has grown to comprise of both Preparatory and Senior Schools.   St Andrew's, Turi, is a full boarding school, situated on a beautiful 450 acre site on the western slopes   of the Rift Valley North West of Nairobi, and at 2500m (making it malaria free) where the wonderful climate makes it one of the most sought after places to live in Kenya.

St Andrew's, Turi, has a strong Christian foundation and ethos, which continue to define and govern the nature and work of the School.  The School has 600 students from over 25 nations, with the majority hailing from Africa.  The School's distinctive Christian character is evident in all aspects of School life, with children from all faith backgrounds welcome.

The Preparatory School is an active member of Leader in Me -- an evidence-based, comprehensive model that builds leadership and life skills in students; creating a positive school culture with sustained academic achievement.

Our mission is to be the leading international school in Africa, transforming the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of tomorrow's leaders.  Students are prepared for (I)GCSE and A Level exams and move on to universities in the UK, North America, and many other parts of the world.  We focus on building Competent and Autonomous learners with kNow-how.

St Andrews, Turi, staff are characterised by the the highest professional standards, and they form a vibrant and industrious community, integral to the culture of excellent professional development within the context of a full boarding School.