Supply Teaching & Learning Assistants (Infant School)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Teaching and Learning Assistant to be part of our supply team to support the teacher or unit in the teaching process in order to attain educational excellence. To demonstrate a positive attitude towards the teaching process, and to communicate, liaise and develop sound relationships with child, teacher, parent and colleague thus enhancing the teaching process.

Key Responsibilities

Care of Students

• Assist the teacher in the care of the child;
• Be proficient in developing a rapport with the child;
• Display a positive attitude in encouraging the child to become independent;
• Supervision of children referring to the school’s code of conduct for behaviour and discipline; and
• Play and work observations and feedback to the teacher on the child, as necessary in a range of formats (eg photographs, post it note evidence, annotating planning).

2. Curriculum

• Assist the teacher in the delivery of the taught curriculum, especially Numeracy and Literacy;
• Carry out planned curriculum tasks with the individual or group under teacher instruction;
• Be aware of forward planning and events in the curriculum, contributing ideas as necessary;
• Supervise children in planned activities under teacher instruction;
• Supervise planned work in teacher’s absence;
• Listen to children read, using the appropriate skills; and
• Assess individual student’s sight words/ HFW spellings-monitor progress and set new words.
• EYFS: discussing individual children’s progress and development and updating using EASY EYFS

3. Classroom Organisation

• Follow through on the teacher’s/class daily routine;
• Anticipate the organisational needs of the class and act upon them;
• Ensure the correct supply of stationery materials;
• Assist in the collection of proformas and monies to/from parents;
• Collect and distribute letters to/from parents;
• Organise resources for the class;
• Maintain educational equipment used by the class/unit, including care and hygiene; and
• Register responsibilities as and when appropriate through i-sams.

4. Artwork

• Be proficient in the preparation, creation and dismantling of displays in the unit e.g. letters, borders, mounts; and
• Prepare art materials for class/unit activity.

5. Administration

•  Be aware and demonstrate proficiency in the administrative procedures of the year group;
• Assist with stock inventory;
• Devise and complete checklists for tasks as required;
• Check and follow up on routine administration; and
• Daily scanning of reading books and library books ‘in and out’.

6. Communication

• Develop the ability to communicate clearly with children;
• Be able to develop the child’s communication, using the appropriate skills and questions;
• Encourage a child’s development through Art;
• Give regular feedback to the teacher on class activity or behavior;
• Inform teacher of communication/letters from other departments;
• Communicate confidently with teachers and their assistants across all key stages;
• Communicate regularly with teacher and Teacher Assistant Liaison;
• Ensure that letters to parents are distributed;
• Develop confidence in dealing with parents, referring to the teacher as required; and
• Dealing with queries from other areas (ie parents, Infant Office staff), informing the teacher as required.

7. Information Technology

• Gain knowledge of and proficiency in the ICT programs used by the class/unit;
• Assist the teacher in supervision of ICT activity; and
• Use the computer programs available to assist with displays or classroom administration.

8. General

• Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude towards the child;
• Work in areas of the school in other job related tasks as circumstances require; and
• Maintain a standard of personal image in keeping with the classroom role.
• Maintain your own on-going professional development in accordance with the requirements of the school and maintain an accurate and up to date record of that professional development.

The successful applicants will be part of our supply team to support the teacher or unit in the teaching process in order to attain educational excellence. To demonstrate a positive attitude towards the teaching process, and to communicate, liaise and develop sound relationships with child, teacher, parent and colleague thus enhancing the teaching process.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCE `O’ level, including a credit in `English’ and `Maths’, and a Diploma in Preschool Education or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children
• Experience working in an International School environment will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal communication skills/human relations
• Good command of written and spoken English Langua

Interested applicants, please email/mail with an application letter and detailed resume, stating your current and expected salary, date of availability and contact number to HR department.