Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Key Stage 1)
Teaching vacancies, Streatham, Greater London
Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Key Stage 1)
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Teaching vacancies, Streatham, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 20 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4aa6de886042413fbebe71831aeaa243
Full Job Description
- 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.
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.
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.