Requirements
Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience working as a teacher assistant or in a relevant role. Must possess good oral and written communication skills, a willing attitude, a strong sense of professionalism, and excellent skills in safeguarding children's welfare. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is essential, along with strong interpersonal skills and behavior management abilities.
Description
Job DescriptionFor all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to amazing learning- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision – A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progressA teacher assistant supports the teacher of the class in educating children. An assistant basically handles tasks that free the teacher to focus on the learning agenda for the day. They are responsible for human support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. Assisting teachers in managing, organizing and coordinating all task related to the respective section.Key Qualities And SkillsGeneral knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teachingAbility to deal effectively with students and teachersSkilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and studentsImportant Skills: Enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibilityKey Duties IncludeThe Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks, including:Organize, prepare and pass out project materials, setting up audio equipment and track attendanceMaintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials, clean-up workspaces and gather belongingsCollect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridorsSupervise snack and other related dutiesAssist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learningPerform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as requiredHealth and SafetyTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conductEnsure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classroomsMaintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in schoolEnsure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school busAssist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them homeBus attendantMonitor students and maintains order on the bus, including the wearing of seatbelts at all timesEnsure the safety of each student at all the timesCheck the attendance of the students registered on the bus before departure and at arrival to schoolInform the teacher / parent about any absencesCheck Bus mobile for instructions from Transport Manager / CoordinatorCollects/Drop-off KG1 to G2 students from their classroomsManage student behavior on the bus while enroute to/from the schoolReport behavioral issues to the transport managerAt drop off of student ensure that the student is hand-over to the authorized adultContact parents should the child not be at the collection pointConduct checks at the end of every trip and ensure no students or their belongings are left inside the bus.Help students enter/exit from the school bus from their authorized adultInform transport manager for any safeguarding issues e.g., no authorized adult at collection pointPosition RequirementsEducation: a minimum of high school diplomaExperience: 2 years experience working as a teacher assistant or any relevant role.CompetenciesGood oral and written communication skillsWilling attitude to be a part of the school teamStrong sense of professionalismSafeguarding and welfare of childrenExcellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written formA collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skillsBehavior managementAttributesEmpathetic listenerIntegrity and confidentialityInternationally mindedEmotional intelligenceIntercultural awareness, creativeFlexible and a can-do attitudeWhilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job descriptionISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguardingand Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.