Full Time/Part Time Flexible Teaching Assistants

Organisation - HEATH HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (website Position - French Teaching Assistant To be an adaptable, supportive, vigilant, positive and willing member of staff who enjoys working with children. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Class Teacher, Key Stage Lead and Head Teacher. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress. Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities To read with children as required. To assist children with snack and drinks including filling up children’s water bottles as required. Provide Class Teachers with clear daily feedback on all intervention work with children and record the work that has been done appropriately. Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records. Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills. Door duty in the morning and afternoon Vigilantly supervise play of children on the Heath as well as inside the classroom. Supervise structured activities during Summer School. When assisting with the EYFS, engage with and enrich play with children. Language Lessons ( Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the language which they are teaching. Accurately plan, in line with the Heath House curriculum, one language lesson per class each week. Mark all work accurately, in line with the school Marking Policy. Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work. Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks, in advance of the lesson they are required for, in order to support teaching. To check and notify the office well in advance of essential resources running out. Keep up to date with school policy documents. Standards and Quality Assurance Support the aims, ethos and values of the school. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, attendance and behaviour, in and out of school. Attend school events including, performances, fayres, Parents’ Evenings, trips, overnight residential trips, such as PGL, and Friends of Heath House meetings. Keep records effectively in relation to school expectations. The post holder must comply with the schools Health & Safety policy and Equal Opportunities Policy. The post holder must take an active role in their own professional development, attending all appropriate training courses offered by Heath House.