Teaching Assistant - Kensington and Chelsea - Flexible Start

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 School’s 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