Description
Primary Learning Assistant Cover - Starting September 2024 - December 2024
We provide an enriching education of the highest standard which allows our pupils to achieve both success and, experience failure in a safe and supportive environment. Staff, pupils and parents share the fundamental expectation of a positive attitude to learning. We nurture our pupils, encouraging them to develop a Growth Mindset to ensure they become resilient and persevere in the face of challenges. Happy, respectful, internationally minded pupils, staff and parents are the core of our community. We support our pupils and staff to constantly develop and improve themselves. We do this as a team, without exception.
Responsible to:
Key Stage Coordinators
Head of Primary
Head of School
ISP Principles
Key Responsibilities:
To work as part of Lady Elizabeth School, providing quality care and education as defined by the School, its policies and its ethos.
Work closely with the class teacher(s) to promote excellent learning, including reporting on pupil performance and assisting in recording children's progress by updating relevant records.
Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, including implementation of the School's behaviour policies.
Assist in preparing classroom and teaching resources and maintain these resources within the classroom areas.
Establish and promote productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Establish constructive relationships and good communication with colleagues to support pupils' learning and progress.
Establish good relationships with parents and carers.
Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils is maintained at all times by setting a positive personal example.
Share in supervisory duties, including lunchtime and break, and deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school's policies and procedures.
Participate in appropriate school-based meetings and training activities including after hours, if necessary.
Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities and targets.
Maintain confidentiality at all times and observe Data Protection Guidelines.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of all the children at our School.
Embrace any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities of this post including working in or out of the classroom.
To have a relevant first aid qualification or be willing to attend training.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Successful experience of working with children in a school setting.
Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above.
Certified teaching assistant course.
Degree (desirable).
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to motivate children of differing abilities.
Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
Personal Attributes:
Enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all staff, pupils and parents.
An approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles:
Lady Elizabeth and ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the previous 10 years' employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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