1:1 Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for a dynamic, experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team in Wellow House School, Newark.

About Wellow House School

Wellow House School is an independent co-educational preparatory school, teaching ages 3 to 16. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience to all our pupils within our idyllic surroundings near Sherwood Forest. The 20 acres of our parkland site provide unrivalled opportunities for sports and outdoor learning for all, as well as promoting the high academic standards you would expect from such a well-established preparatory school.

About the Position :

• To provide the support and framework for learning by giving assistance with prompts, suggestions and hints to enable the learner to solve the problem/complete the task.
• To encourage the use of collaborative skills by assisting the pupil to learn to work with others.
• To actively support the approach of the school in behaviour management and reinforce agreed rules in working with pupil
• To assist with the class teacher in the effective delivery of the curriculum, under their provided guidance
• Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team

About You

• An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• An ability to devise and implement a range of strategies to support learning and enjoyment of learning.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children.
• An ability to inspire confidence.
• A positive attitude.
• An ability to strike a good professional rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Being a positive role model.
• To be flexible to the needs of the students.
• If you feel that this post may be of interest to you, we would warmly welcome your application. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.

Contract Type: Term Time Only, Permanent,

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday,  8:35pm and 4:30 pm

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

To find out more about this role, please read the Job Description.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Application Form and return it to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk

Wellow House School  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.