Teaching Assistant

About the job Teaching Assistant - Aldenham Prep School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teaching Assistants at Aldenham Preparatory School must be enthusiastic team players, prepared to fully commit to the ethos of the School.

Aldenham Prep School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory professional references which will be verified.

The Teaching Assistant is initially responsible to the Class Teacher.

Personal qualities and abilities (essential):

• Excellent English
• Able to communicate effectively with both children and adults
• Understanding of Childrens needs
• Confidence with technology such as use of computers and standard MS Office software

Personal qualities and abilities (desirable):

• Experience of supporting children with learning difficulties
• Experience as a class teacher outside the British Curriculum
• Creativity, to support such things as classroom displays

Main Duties:

Curriculum Support

1.  Support pupils learning as directed fostering independence and self-esteem
2.  Contribute to curriculum delivery and evaluation, assisting in the introduction to the lesson and interact with the teacher and pupils as required

Learning and Pupil Support

1.  Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the Teacher
2.  Support individuals or groups of pupils during independent and/or group work, which includes challenging the more able and supporting the less able
3.  Assist in the personal, social and emotional development of pupils
4.  Accompany pupils as directed and supervised by the responsible Teacher on and off the school site
5.  Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils
6.  Provide comfort and care for minor accidents and report serious problems or danger to a teacher
7.  Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns

Teacher Support:

• Assist in the day to day management of the learning environment
• Participate in record-keeping and pupil assessments
• Provide feedback to the teacher about the learning activities and the pupil responses
• Assist in the positive management of pupil behaviour
• Attend appropriate Individual Education Plan and annual pupil review meetings
• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks

Relations with parents and wider community:

• Liaise effectively with pupils parents; where appropriate, sharing and providing relevant information; e.g. regarding day to day pupil organisational matters
• Maintain confidentiality according to the schools and legal requirements at all times

Managing own performance and development:

• Understand the need to take responsibility for professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in teaching and learning
• Understand professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices
• Set a good example to the pupils through presentation and personal conduct
• Participate in the schools performance management programme
• Be aware of the principles of equal opportunities and health and safety requirements

Wider Professional Effectiveness

• Be responsible for a specified area(s)
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of others within the school
• Make an active contribution to the life and aspirations of the school

Other Responsibilities:

All staff should be willing to assist other staff in preparation and supervision of activities, to include playtime and lunchtime supervision of pupils.

Teaching Assistants are required to attend.

• 3 staff meetings a year when appropriate
• TA meetings during school time
• Weekly Briefings
• 4 INSET days (1 Appraisal)
• 2 Parents Evening
• 2 Open Days
• ASPA Summer Fair
• Set up for new term
• Curriculum Evening
• Winter Concert
• Visitation Day
• Parents meetings for residential trips
• Active part in sports day
• Arrive in good time to set up for the day

Teaching Assistants will also be prepared to attend other such meetings, functions and training as is from time to time deemed necessary. No description of responsibilities can be fully comprehensive and this job description is subject to review and modification as necessary. The Teaching Assistant is also required to carry out other reasonable duties as are from, time to time, necessary.