Teaching Assistant

About the School – King's School & Nursery, Devon

King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children of nursery age up to 11 years old. Kings School provides a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment.

We have a happy family atmosphere with a strong sense of community where the development of individual personality is nurtured within a framework of security and positive reinforcement. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity.

About Cognita

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.

And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

We want to help you go further. If you work with us, you’ll be joining a community of 18,000 teachers and staff in over 100 schools worldwide. And we have offices in the UK, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.

Our exchange programmes give you the chance to see other parts of the world. And learn to be strong leaders with regional leadership events and bespoke UCL leadership programmes. There’s something for everyone.

We want teachers who love what they do and bring that passion into the classroom. And we want leaders who can take us forward. That’s why we invest in our people with benefits and opportunities for professional development. We get passionate people and you get vibrant and rewarding careers.

About the Role:

You will be assisting the class teacher in providing a secure and stimulating environment in which the children in your care will develop socially, academically and physically and to work as part of a team.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting a learning culture that encourages pupils to foster a love of learning. showing compassion, empathy and due diligence to all pupil’s safety and wellbeing.
• General classroom administration to include checking book bags, and liaison books.
• Preparing materials for activities and clear them away afterwards. Help with mounting/displays as required around the school.
• Assisting within the classroom, to include working with small groups or maintaining class work to allow the teacher to concentrate on helping a group. File completed work, stick work in books and sort homework into folders.
• Assisting with pupil behaviour within the class and elsewhere in the building or outside in line with the school’s vision, values & positive behaviour policy, particularly when on duty. To liaise with staff regarding any children persistently failing to behave appropriately and complete pastoral and behavioural log when appropriate.

Who we're looking for:

Skills/Aptitudes

• The ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and creativity
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Patience and a sense of humour

Qualifications/Attainment/Experience

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2
• Experience of working in an educational environment
• Competent user of ICT to support classroom work
• GCSE or Equivalent in English and Mathematics

Attitude/approach

• Need to be energetic, flexible, and empathetic; most of all, a strong conviction that every child can acquire strategies to ensure that they fulfil their true potential.
• A sensitivity to the needs of young people
• Personal integrity, honesty, energy, stamina, enthusiasm
• Maintain a good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and the will to continue to strive for excellence

Please email your CV and/or completed application form to School.secretary@kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from the school by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.