Primary Teaching Assistant (local hire)
St. Julian's School
Portugal
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- Expiring soon
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 23 August 2024
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA) in our Prep School. The TA would assist with children ages 3 to 11.
About St. Julian's School
Founded in 1932, we are a highly successful, 3-18 British international school with a reputation for academic excellence. We currently have just over 1,200 students from over 60 different nationalities. The School has four sections: Pre-Prep, Prep, Secondary and Bilingual. The Prep School is a three-form entry and has 360 pupils.
Framed by beaches and pinewoods, St. Julian’s is in an enviable location between Lisbon and Cascais.
St. Julian's has for the second year running, been listed by Spear's as one of the top 10 best private schools in Europe.
We broadly follow the National Curriculum for England leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme. We are accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools), COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Our Head is an International Member of HMC (Heads' Conference).
Google Apps for Education is used across the whole school as a learning and administration platform and all teaching and teaching support staff are given their own MacBook Air.
Teaching Assistant job description
Core purpose
- To support the Class Teacher in the children’s learning and their welfare.
- To work with the teacher in lesson delivery, evaluation and assessment.
- To encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
- To maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to pupil information and refer all inquiries to the Class Teacher.
- To assist the Class Teacher in creating learning displays.
- To monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
- To consistently support pupils whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
- To assist the Class Teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- To maintain an allotted Primary Resource Area.
- To perform duties in the support of children’s learning and welfare.
Person specification
Essentials
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- A commitment to professional growth and development.
- Excellent IT skills to support teaching and learning.
- Enthusiasm that inspires others.
- Positivity, perseverance and a good sense of humour.
Desirable
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Experience working in a Primary School environment.
Benefits
We will provide:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Two-year contract, renewal by mutual agreement.
- Medical and life insurance.
- Lunch allowance.
- A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
Application process
Applications should be made through the TES Portal. The supporting statement, addressed to the Head, Paul Morgan, should clearly identify how your skills and competencies align with the key aspects of the job description. The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 July. You must provide two references, one must be from the head/principal of your current/most recent school.
Safeguarding
St. Julian’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and criminal record screening including overseas (where appropriate). Further information can be found in our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
St. Julian’s School is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is a core value at St. Julian’s. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students and staff. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design and deliver solutions.
About St. Julian's School
School profile
St. Julian’s School is a private co-educational not-for-profit school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. Located on a beautiful site of 7.6 hectares in Carcavelos, between central Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s has three sections: Primary, Bilingual and Secondary.
St. Julian’s has an outstanding academic reputation in Portugal and overseas, and has grown into a learning community of just over 1,200 students of more than 60 different nationalities, aged from three to 18. Although academic achievement is a priority, St Julian’s strives to foster independence, versatility, love of learning, self-discipline and personal excellence in every student. Since 1998, St. Julian’s has been jointly accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). St. Julian’s is also authorised by the IBO to offer its senior students the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. The School is an Accredited Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and our Head is a member of The Heads' Conference (HMC).St. Julian's has for the second year running, been listed by Spear's as one of the top 10 best private schools in Europe. The school is about to embark on an exciting new €35 million building project that will include rennovating exisiting buildings in addition to create new state-of-the-art teaching spaces.
St. Julian’s is a place where children can thrive, inspired by dedicated and passionate teachers. At St. Julian’s the curriculum is adapted to reflect the community’s roots in Portugal as well as the international nature of its student body, and enriched by the School’s own curriculum development strategies.
From Nursery (age 3+) to Year 11 (age 16+) St. Julian’s broadly follows the National Curriculum for England. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) embraces the two years of Nursery and Reception, ages three to five. Thereafter students progress through the Key Stages of the curriculum.
The Secondary section strives to nurture in each student a sense of self-confidence and happiness; students are encouraged to speak up for themselves and relationships between teachers and students are very positive, engaging and stimulating. At the end of Key Stage 4, students take a series of public examinations (GCSE and IGCSEs).
After age 16, St. Julian’s prepares students for university by offering courses leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. St. Julian’s consistently achieves strong results. This success can be attributed to factors such as the strength, talent and hard work of our students, and the immense dedication and care of our teachers.
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