Teaching Assistant (EYFS/Key Stage 1)
Dunraven School, LONDON, SW16 2QBThis job expired on 1 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 8am until 4pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,951 to £25,328, depending on interview assessment, NJC Scale points 5– 6 (Inner London pay scales)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills and Experience
At least one year experience of working with children both in an individual and group setting.
Knowledge of the Children’s Act 1989, relevant Education Acts and related legislation.
Ability to plan, evaluate children’s learning, implement planned activities in line with the Early Years Curriculum.
Ability to undertake record keeping to a high standard and carry out observations of children and to then use this to inform individual planning.
Experience of working directly with young children/families including those with SEN. Knowledge and experience of Child Protection Procedures.
Experience of working directly with young children as part of a team in a childcare setting.
Proven interpersonal skills
Effective communicator both orally and in writing
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to work within a clear policy framework with targets
Effective ICT skills
Ability to motivate
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Experience of working with SEN
Knowledge
Understanding of the education system and current developments
Awareness of current legislation regarding children
Other
An enthusiastic commitment to education and working in partnership with families and other adults.
An ability to use initiative and be flexible.
An ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, with up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people.
An awareness of Equal Opportunities issues.
Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support the aim of ‘Excellence for All’ and school ethos.
Promote actively the school’s policies.
Willingness to undertake professional development.
Comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Undertake any other duty as appropriate not mentioned in the above.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;
a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners
a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.
Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all
associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the school and Local Authority.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dunraven School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1791 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dunraven School website
- Email address
- hr@det.org.uk
Dunraven is a 4-18, All Through School, recently designated as a National Teaching School which recognises the effort that the school team puts in to making lessons enjoyable and effective for our young people. Equally, the visit of OFSTED in October 2014 which judged Dunraven as ‘outstanding’ in every category was an important public marker of our on-going journey to achieve ‘Excellence for All’.
Arranging a visit to Dunraven School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@det.org.uk.
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