Responsible to: Head of Junior School
Timetable: Full Time (flexible hours will be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Up to £21,639 per annum (including holiday pay)
Hours: 8.00 to 5:00pm
Pension: Group Save Contributory Pension Scheme

PURPOSE OF JOB/KEY OBJECTIVES

To provide support for the Teaching Staff in the Junior School and to help to run a variety of extra-curricular activities in order to increase the opportunity for high achievement and memorable moments for pupils.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom
· Preparing the physical environment of the classroom for lessons;
· Ensuring that teaching materials are ready for use;
· Helping teachers to plan lessons;
· Listening to children read out loud;
· Teaching children techniques which will help them to improve their reading;
· Reading out loud to children;
· Listening to children reading;
· Helping children who have learning difficulties to complete tasks;
· Taking notes for children who have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the class;
· Helping children make displays and putting these displays up around the classroom;
· Taking charge of group activities and making sure all students are involved;
· Taking charge of children who have problems or have had an accident;
· Providing general encouragement for all the children in the class;
· Taking extra time to explain the teaching material to children who have not understood it the first time;
· Helping teachers to assess the work and providing feedback to the children;
· Help to planning sports days and extra-curricular activities;
· Help to take charge of these activities on the day;
· Keeping classroom records and notes about the progress of all the children;
· Support with school fixtures and trips as required.
General:
· Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as appropriate.
· Perform any other task deemed reasonable by the Head of Junior School or the Headmaster as appropriate to their experience and training
· Award house points and commendations in consultation with teaching staff.
· Be proactive in maintaining standards throughout the school.
· Assist with the wrap around care offering before and after the school day.