Teacher's Assistant Locum Maternity Cover at Reddam House Helderfontein

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work alongside the teacher, to ensure the lessons are of a high standard
• Work alongside the teacher, to ensure the classroom environment in inviting
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Be prepared to engage in all activities that promote the well-being of the children in the class
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Assist with the Holiday Care programme
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Team player, who is willing to work with colleagues
• An understanding of young children
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Excellent preparation and planning, alongside the teacher
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in an Early learning School
• Relevant certificate
• Appropriate right to work
• An unwavering commitment to the development of students
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change
• An excellent classroom practitioner