Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT – PRE-PREP

PROFILE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible individual to join our Foundation, Year 1 and 2 team in a general teaching assistant capacity.   The role comes with a range of opportunities, from assisting with early and after school care and playground duties to working in the classroom alongside an exceptional team.   

The following gives candidates an idea of the characteristics that we are looking for in the successful candidate who will have experience of working with children. Experience of working in a School or Nursery and a Level 3 qualification Approved by the government in the Early Years Foundation Stage with a valid First Aid certificate is essential.

The ideal candidate that we are looking for will need to be:

• Reliable

• Excellent at time keeping

• Ability to deal firmly but kindly with children aged between 2 and 13 years

• Ability to deal politely and tactfully with staff and parents

• Have a cheerful disposition

• Flexible

• Qualification – Level 3 – approved for working in Early Years

• Available to work between the hours of 8:00am - 5:30pm

• Willing to work in other areas of the school as directed by the Headmaster

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring Health and Safety matters are adhered to at all times and more specifically in accordance with the School guidelines. The successful candidate will also participate fully in the School’s Performance Management programme.

All members of Westbrook Hay Prep School are fully supportive of the aims and ethos of the School and all staff share in pastoral responsibility and are expected to promote the general educational and social welfare of individual pupils and classes (whether directly or indirectly) in relation to their position at the School.

Westbrook Hay Prep 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 and the Criminal Records Bureau. 

TEACHING ASSISTANT – PRE-PREP

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible individual to join our Foundation, Year 1 and 2 team in a general teaching assistant capacity.   The role comes with a range of opportunities, from assisting with early and after school care and playground duties to working in the classroom alongside an exceptional team.   

The following gives candidates an idea of the characteristics that we are looking for in the successful candidate who will have experience of working with children. Experience of working in a School or Nursery and a Level 3 qualification Approved by the government in the Early Years Foundation Stage with a valid First Aid certificate is essential.

The ideal candidate that we are looking for will need to be:

• Reliable

• Excellent at time keeping

• Ability to deal firmly but kindly with children aged between 2 and 13 years

• Ability to deal politely and tactfully with staff and parents

• Have a cheerful disposition

• Flexible

• Qualification – Level 3 – approved for working in Early Years

• Available to work between the hours of 8:00am - 5:30pm

• Willing to work in other areas of the school as directed by the Headmaster

TEACHING ASSISTANT- PRE-PREP

GENERAL

The purpose of this job description is to outline the main responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant It is not restrictive and includes any other reasonable requests that may arise.  The safety and well-being of the children in School is paramount at all times and the Teaching Assistant’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.  If in the course of carrying out their duties, the Teaching Assistant becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, it is their responsibility to report any concerns to the school’s Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection, or a Deputy DSL

MAIN DUTIES

WORKING HOURS

Three days per week working 8:00am until 4:15pm

One day per week working 8:00am – 4:30pm (assisting with our afterschool care)

One day per week working 8:00am – 5:30pm (assisting with our Westbrook Plus provision)

Playground Supervision

• Provide play supervision across all age groups and during child-initiated learning;

• Be responsible for the Health and Safety and welfare of the children within the playground environment, liaising with the relevant duty staff in case of emergency;

• Be enthusiastic and encourage the children in all activities;

• Be flexible and work as a member of the team;

• Be flexible and willing to assist in any area of the School as reasonably requested; 

• Be fully conversant with all School Policies and Procedures (including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Welfare, Child Protection etc) and observe and implement them accordingly.

The Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Be flexible and work as a member of a team;

• Assist where required with planning, delivering and implementation of activities;

• Be flexible and willing to assist in any area of the School as reasonably requested; 

• Support and assist the Class Teacher;

• Be enthusiastic and encourage the children in all activities;

• Be pro-active in the children’s learning;

• Prepare a wide variety of activities and clear them away;

• Supervise any number of children under the supervision of the Class Teacher;

• Encourage the children to reach their potential;

• Support and assist the children in line with our Wellbeing / Intimate Care policies; 

• Observe and assess children as directed by the Class Teacher;

• Provide the Class Teacher with feedback regarding children’s welfare and development;

• Attend courses and follow current training initiatives;

• Attend relevant parent’s evenings;      

• Attend staff meetings when requested;

• Accompany children on School trips and drive school buses when required;

• Fully conversant with all School Policies and Procedures (including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Welfare, Child Protection etc) and observe and implement them accordingly;

• Attend Speech Day, Sports Day, Family Fun day, Open Mornings and any other relevant School event, as required.

• Attend all School Inset days and Open Mornings

• To assist in any other area of the school as and when required

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Westbrook Hay Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening including checks with current and previous employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Start date: February 2022 The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with DfES guidance; satisfactory references, satisfactory clearance from the DBS, proof of identity and qualifications and a satisfactory medical report. 

Salary Scale: Salary is based on qualification and experience.