Teaching Assistant - KS1

Rupert House School is seeking a Teaching Assistant, to work within the classroom, and encourage children. This role plays a crucial role in supporting both teachers and children. The successful candidates will be based in KS1 classes.

Reports to: Mrs Susie Newman, Head of Pre-Prep.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Permanent role, 7:45am - 3:45pm. 40 hours per week, term time only.

Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 based on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• Pension contribution 5%
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• Paid holidays + bank holidays
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
• On site parking

Job Description:

• Assisting lessons in a KS1 classroom, promoting children’s social and emotional development
• Classroom preparation, such as photocopying and laminating
• Prepare and present displays of children’s work with minimal supervision
• Taking one-to-one or small group interventions
• Listening to children read
• Helping to staff playtime duties
• Accompanying school outings and/or residential trips
• Participate in INSET and other training, other learning activities and performance development as required
• To be willing to offer skills and interests for the benefit of the School (e.g. joining the school orchestra or choirs and support with drama productions)
• To support, encourage and motivate pupils in all areas of school life
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities and report to the class teacher as agreed
• Assistance with other duties, as required

Person Specification:

• A caring and sympathetic person who will enjoy working with children across the prep and pre-prep school.
• A committed, charismatic, reliable role model.
• A sense of humour, adaptability and a love of being with children are paramount.
• Pastoral care is a strong feature of life at Rupert House and all staff are expected to contribute to this by creating a warm and caring environment for all.
• A team player who is willing and keen to support their colleagues and to cover where reasonably asked to do so.
• Good organisational and time-keeping skills are of key importance.

Full details can be found in the candidate pack.