Gap student assistant
Prospect House School
Wandsworth
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 5 September 2024
Job overview
Immediate start
Flexible fixed term contract
This role would suit someone who has just completed their A-levels or just finished university
We offer a friendly and fun working environment with potential opportunities to further your professional development. This is a unique role getting hands-on experience within the classroom by supporting teachers to prepare activities and lessons. It is based in the Lower School, working with classes from Nursery to Year 2. This includes reading with children; setting up and running activities both indoors and outdoors in liaison with the teacher; supporting children in the classroom during lessons; and preparation, including photocopying, laminating. Often those in this role support PE and gym lessons, and accompany classes to Putney Heath or in our onsite forest school space for outdoor learning.
Those in this role are very much a part of the staff team, and attend staff meetings, relevant training, assist with duties and support after school clubs. As part of the Dukes Education group, staff have access to a range of training opportunities and further support. If you are thinking of exploring teaching as a career, this as an excellent opportunity to do so. In the past, gap students have gone on to complete Level 3 training to become Teaching Assistants or then applied to do a PGCE and taken the leap into teaching.
The successful candidate must have the following:
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong work ethic
- Be flexible and reliable
- Work well in a team
- A willingness to learn
We welcome applications from those from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented in this area currently.
References will be essential; the 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 previous employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please complete the application form included in the advert or alternatively, email the completed application form to jobs@prospecths.org.uk as soon as possible and before Thursday 5 September, although an appointment may be made before this date if an early applicant proves successful.
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About Prospect House School
Prospect House School is a non-denominational, non-selective, co-educational, independent day school for children aged 3-11. It is situated in Putney, West London. There are currently 300 pupils at the school.
A member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, Prospect House opened its doors in 1991. It is located on two sites. The Lower School accommodates children aged 3-7. The Upper School is for pupils aged 7-11 and is a five-minute walk away. Both schools are set in large grounds with spacious playgrounds. The Upper School has the additional resource of an all-weather sports area.
Prospect House School is part of Dukes Education Group.
Head
Michael Hodge
Values and vision
Prospect House School has a forward-looking educational philosophy, aiming to teach children to show concern and respect for others. The school prides itself on its happy and vibrant atmosphere, where children feel valued and secure. Teachers aim to build each child’s self-esteem and confidence in his or her abilities.
ISI report
"Pupils demonstrate strengths in literacy, numeracy and reasoning and significant creativity in art-work, information and communication technology (ICT) and music. Physical skills develop to a high level. A rigorous, broad and well-balanced curriculum provides extremely well for all the pupils, whose attitudes to learning are exemplary. An outstanding range of extra-curricular activities, visits and trips supports pupils learning strongly."
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