Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Kensington and Cheslea

Flexible start date

£100 per day

General areas of responsibility

To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils

To comply with the Schools Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and ensure that any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

To act professionally at all times, setting a good example to children through high standards of presentation and personal conduct whilst contributing positively to effective working relationships within the School

To develop the social and communication skills of children and provide a safe and secure environment in which the child can learn

To keep up to date with pastoral care policies of the School and remain sufficiently aware of any personal problems of individual pupils

To keep up to date with such School policies and other guidance as are relevant to the duties contained in the job description, and your ability to carry them out properly

To act consistently, in a calm and supportive manner with colleagues

To promote the highest possible standards of teaching and learning which meet internal and external quality standards

To attend staff and departmental meetings, open days, briefings, assemblies, INSET days, parent consultations and other school events, as required

To carry out other specific duties which may, from time to time, be reasonably requested by the Head

To cover for absent colleagues when required, as organised by the Head

To meet all deadlines for the efficient running of the school (eg reports, planning etc.)

To maintain an orderly and purposeful atmosphere in the classroom and around the School and to check the attendance of pupils

To ensure good management, sense of order and tidiness of the classroom so that the children may develop a sense of responsibility and pride in their classroom

Qualifications & Experience

Experience of working with children essential

Montessori Diploma or the minimum of a relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification preferable

Competences and Qualities

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

The suitability to work with children*

A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Personal concern and interest in welfare and development of children

Have a natural and warm manner with children and colleagues

Good communication skills the ability to listen and communicate ideas to pupils is essential, as is the ability to liaise with parents and colleagues.

Initiative and problem-solving skills the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritise and manage their own workloads and analyse the problems and issues presented to them

Good team working skills it is essential to be able to work with colleagues cooperatively

Flexibility it is important to be able to respond to the needs of children and adapt or change plans accordingly

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Teaching Assistant Kensington and Cheslsea January Start

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