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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Danes Hill School

Surrey

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 February 2022

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Danes Hill Pre-Prep (Bevendean) and play a valuable role in our relentless drive for continued success. This post offers a wonderful chance to become part of an exceptional team in our ambitious and forward-thinking school in the heart of the thriving and supportive local community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic classroom assistant to join the committed, professional team in our busy Pre-Prep Department (3-6 year olds).  NNEB Level 3 or Teaching Assistant Training Level 3 is essential.

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively within a teaching team and contribute to high quality teaching and learning, as well as have a genuine passion and desire to have a significant impact upon pupil achievement and enjoyment.

Job Description for Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant:

This job description serves to indicate a range of duties and level of responsibility involved.  It is not necessarily exhaustive.

Job Purpose:

  • To support the class teacher in the delivery of the curriculum and pastoral care of pupils.
  • To work independently in accordance with guidelines in order to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment for all pupils.

Organisational Relationships:

  • Directly responsible to the Class Teacher, Head of Year and Headteacher.
  • Directly responsible for ensuring resource provision as directed by the Class Teacher.
  • Other supervisory responsibilities – the supervision of small groups of individual pupils under the direction of the Class Teacher; playground and lunchroom supervision as requested
  • Pastoral care of pupils.

Main Duties:

Under the direction of the Class Teacher:

  • Hear pupils read on a daily basis, to keep accurate records and to liaise frequently with the Class Teacher with regard to each pupil’s progress.
  • Develop positive relationships with parents, carers and families by taking a partnership approach, maintaining and sharing accurate information where appropriate.
  • Support pupils in activities to develop their literacy and numeracy skills by having an awareness of individual needs, learning targets, and the relevant support required to assist in their development, offering encouragement and feedback where appropriate.
  • To participate in the planning of programmes of study for groups of pupils.
  • To assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources which facilitate access to the curriculum for all pupils; to ensure the general tidiness and stimulating appearance of the classroom.
  • To assist with procedures for the monitoring, assessment and recording of each pupil’s progress.
  • To support children with SEND, supporting them to actively participate in learning activities. To liaise with parents/carers/outside agencies as required.
  • Develop and promote positive relationships with pupils by communicating effectively, allowing them to feel valued and listened to and encouraging questions and ideas.
  • Prepare and effectively use ICT within the classroom environment to support and promote pupils learning in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable for pupils according to age, needs and abilities.
  • To participate in relevant staff development activities (INSET).
  • To move from class to class if required to do so by the Head of Year or Headteacher.
  • To support the Headteacher, the Head of Year and other staff in the maintenance of discipline and a caring ethos throughout the school.
  • To supervise Breakfast Club and Late/Extended Day Club participants on a rota basis until 4.25pm.

General:

  • To treat as confidential all matters relating to the personal progress or circumstances of individual pupils, members of staff and parents.
  • To attend all departmental meetings such as sports days, parents’ sessions etc including evenings and weekends and any major school functions requested by the Head of Year or Headteacher.
  • To support and promote Danes Hill School in a loyal and confidential manner.
  • To be aware of and accept all conditions in the Staff Handbook.

Please complete the application form and return it by email to Lroberts@daneshill.surrey.sch.uk.  

The closing date for applications is Monday 7 February.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held on Wednesday 9 February 2022.

Danes Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About Danes Hill School

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+44 1372 842509

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Message from the Head

Are you an inspirational teacher? Do you truly care about the children you teach and want each of them to achieve their very best? Do you recognise the importance of a child’s emotional wellbeing and the part that the pastoral care you provide plays in it? Do you set high standards for yourself and your pupils and are you willing to go the extra mile to make each day in school special?

At Danes Hill we aim high for every child. We recognise that each young person who joins us is a unique individual and that the journey they will travel, whilst at the school, is as unique as they are. We want them to be academically successful, to have humility in victory and composure in defeat on the sports fields, to recognise the importance of the arts and the digital world in which we live and to make the most of the opportunities that we can offer to them.

Most importantly we want to work with the parents to help shape their children into thoroughly decent human beings.

It is a privilege to be an educator and I feel utterly privileged to be leading Danes Hill School. It is a very special place to work and learn and the warmth of the community is tangible. We are currently recruiting and if you are willing to work hard then I promise that the school will offer a really warm welcome to new members of the community.

Our classes are small, the parents are supportive, the non-contact is generous and the leadership team are willing and able to guide you through your induction period and support you fully in your career. Add to that great parking, an amazing site and a dollop of camaraderie and laughter and we really are a good choice for the next step in your career.

You are very welcome to visit the school before submitting your application form.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Maxine Shaw

Head


About Danes Hill School:

Danes Hill School is situated in 55 acres of landscaped grounds in the village of Oxshott, Surrey. We are a 3-13 co-educational school that values the importance of Years 7 and 8 and retains very strong numbers in the top two year groups. Whilst we are an academically demanding school, we also value the breadth of opportunity on offer beyond the taught curriculum. School is more than maths and English!


Why Work at Danes Hill School?

Danes Hill offers an exceptional working environment. Set in 55 acres bordering open countryside, yet commutable to London, it is a thriving school which has received an outstanding report by the Independent School’s Inspectorate. Inspectors described the school as ‘excellent in all areas’ and commented that ‘teamwork is strong’. They also noted that ‘relationships between pupils and staff, and amongst the pupils, are consistently outstanding’. We feel these comments accurately reflect the school and are indeed key to making it such a great place to work. An on-going building program is further developing the classroom accommodation, adding to the excellent existing facilities that include specialist science laboratories, art, design and technology rooms, performance spaces and high quality sports facilities.

Working at Danes Hill you become part of a large, dynamic community encompassing all the teaching and non-teaching staff. Dedicated support staff work in tandem with teaching staff, taking care of many of the administrative tasks in a friendly, cooperative environment. The Common Room President, elected each year, organises social events and charity fundraisers. You are also able to make use of the swimming pool and other sports facilities, before and after school, helping to burn off our renowned lunches!

Danes Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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