Teaching Assistant

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Company Details
Industry: Education Management
Description: A leading independent school in Kenya offering an outstanding educational experience to children aged between 2 and 13 years. B - To provide a Broad and Balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child. A - To encourage an Ambition to excel - in all areas of school life. N - To create a Nurturing environment so that each child feels safe to face new challenges. D -To Develop enquiring minds, self-confidence and a range of skills to enable pupils to become independent learners. A - To promote Acceptance of all, thereby preparing pupils for their future as global citizens.
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities associated with the post include:

  • Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities
  • Work with individual pupils
  • Help with the preparation, planning and resourcing of lessons.
  • Lead and plan for small groups in for example phonics/spellings, reading, writing, Numeracy.
  • Give regular feedback on the pupils to the class teacher.
  • Ensure specific materials and supplies are ready for teacher, classroom use.
  • Prepare instructional materials and displays as instructed.
  • Maintain safety in the classroom.
  • Perform necessary clerical duties for example photocopying, laminating and filing.
  • Assist with operation of equipment for example computer, audio-visual, iPads.
  • Carry out instructional exercises assigned by the class teacher to work with pupils of differing abilities.
  • Monitor pupil behaviour and encourage positive behaviour management.
  • Supervise the class in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Be flexible when asked to cover in other year groups (Year 1 - Year 4)
  • Help to supervise playtime both in and outside the classroom.
  • Help to supervise changing for PE and Swimming.
  • Accompany school trips when required.
  • Listen to pupils read regularly and note down purposeful comments
  • Assist with class assemblies and school plays
  • Help in the classroom at break and lunchtimes
  • Ensure classroom displays and the classroom is ready to receive pupils
  • Accompany classes to specialist lessons
  • Lead afternoon activities when required
  • Create a safe and stimulating learning environment
  • Work collaboratively with other TAs and CAs
  • Take part in ongoing school training
  • Be involved in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time and which are
  • reasonably within your contract of employment
  • Attend meetings

The teacher needs to:

  • Be a fully qualified and experienced teacher with a valid TSC number
  • Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families
  • Be able to build good relationships with colleagues
  • Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable
  • Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school
  • Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately
  • Be a good communicator with adults and children
  • Show good organisational skills
  • Show a competent level of written English
  • If possible, be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage
  • Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils

Application Deadline: 28th February 2025

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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