Teaching Assistant (Sports Specialism)

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-educated person who has had experience of working with young children and works with equal efficacy independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant must have a good level of numeracy and literacy skills and be able to support students in reaching their full potential. A Teaching Assistant qualification and a first aid certificate would be an advantage, though by no means essential. 

Pembridge Hall is undergoing a dynamic period of development in which innovative thinking is encouraged and every teacher’s contribution is valued. 

Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4 – 11) of 460 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. It is part of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools. 

Inspired and Pembridge Hall are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning 

• Under guidance from teachers, create a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment, conducive to children’s learning. 
• Under guidance from teachers, support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning to develop academic progress, monitoring learning in order to feed back to the teacher. 
• Assist the teacher in preparing resources, the classroom and outdoor areas for learning. 
• Implement planned support programmes for particular pupils with differing learning needs. 
• Listen to individual children read, record progress and pass on any concerns to the teacher.

Safeguarding & Pastoral Care  

• Take responsibility for, and promote, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils in your care.  
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. 
• Provide a warm, friendly, supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children  
• Assist the teacher in the behaviour management of pupils in line with school policy. 
• Value the contributions of all pupils and treat everyone with fairness and respect. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Qualifications 

Essential:

• Good basic education to GCSE level in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent  

Desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Childcare and/or Education 
• A First Aid qualification 
• Interest and/or qualification in Sports 

Experience 

Essential:

• Experience of working with young children 
• Experience of working with Years 4,5, and 6. 

Desirable:

• Experience of working with young children in play schemes, after-school clubs or similar  
• Experience of working in the Independent sector 

Skills 

Essential:

• Ability to assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and during whole class work 
• Clearly explain tasks and foster children’s independence 
• Can successfully supervise children, modelling defined behaviour management policies 
• Ability to work with guidance, but under limited supervision 
• Liaise and communicate effectively with others  
• Demonstrate good organisational 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.