Teaching Assistant

Epsom and Ewell High School are seeking candidates for the position of Teaching Assistant to join our team.

About Us

At Epsom and Ewell High School we are committed to empowering future generations.  We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to education, including the integration of cutting-edge technology and AI to enhance learning experiences.  Our school community is built on strong values of aspect, kindness and high expectations, creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive.

The Role

Responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners.  Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the learning of pupils 

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils 

• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning  

• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need 

• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs 

• Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities  

• Promotion and facilitation of extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate 

Supporting Teachers 

• To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate 

• To support with the preparation of learning materials as required  

• To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives 

• To provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidence  

• To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriate 

• Undertake the marking of pupil work in line with the school marking policy as required 

• To administer and assess routine assessments and assist in the invigilation of SATs and tests as required 

• To promote home school partnerships for all children including those with SEND via the schools approved communication channels 

• To work within the schools behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting independence 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:   

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children (E) 

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) (E) 

• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development (E) 

• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting (D) 

• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders (E) 

• Ability to evidence excellent IT skills on a wide range of programmes and software (E)