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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
