Date posted:2024-05-15 | Writer: Stonehill Primary School | Email: [email protected]
Stonehill International School is looking for an experienced and committed Teaching Assistant for our International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Candidates should have a keen interest in working with students aged 3-12 to support their learning in the Arts. This role will help support our Primary Performing and Visual Arts Programme. Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years experience (after education/internship) in a PYP school, and be interested in the Arts. Stonehill typically prefers candidates with experience in international schools, a clear understanding of teaching and learning, good communication skills, and a clear commitment to the IB PYP philosophy.
Primary Teaching Assistant
Job Purpose:
To support learning in the classrooms as directed by the teacher, to assist designated teachers, organise and tidy materials and to assist where necessary to maintain the smooth running of the school.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Assist the teacher in preparing for daily classroom engagements, including tidying and organising.
2. Support learning in the classroom, including specialist classes when required by: ∙ Working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning under the direction of the teacher ∙ Sharing observations on student learning with the teacher ∙ Making use of assessment checklists as directed by the teacher
3. Support teachers by marking objective tests with answer sheet (e.g. Multiplication/spelling)
4. Assist the teacher in setting up classroom displays and bulletin boards
5. Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom
6. Assist in general maintenance and tidying of the classroom after activities
7. Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children in a variety of settings
8. Maintain order and discipline while taking children from class to class, in the classroom, and, if needed, with wash up and toilet routines
9. Supervise children during break times and lunch as per duty rota
10. Assist with maintenance of class files and records
11. Assist in the preparation of inventory, and requests for supply and maintenance orders
12. Participate in professional development training programmes as required
13. Maintain a high level of ethical behaviour and confidentiality
14. Assist with extra-curricular activities
15. Provide support and substitution where appropriate and agreed with the appropriate principal, in the case of teacher absence
16. Be aware of, understand and support school policies, procedures and essential agreements
Hours of Work
The working day for full time teaching staff is from 7.30 am until 4.00 pm. Attendance at periodic school events (including professional develop
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