Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

ACS International Schools are looking for a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to join the team at ACS Egham. The Teaching Assistant will provide one to one support on a full-time basis to one student in Middle School. This role is to support the student by promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem and encouraging the student to maximise their achievement and development. They will perform pre-determined educational activities and work programs, ensuring that specific procedures are followed whilst promoting independent learning to support the student’s understanding. They will work to establish a supportive relationship with the parents concerned, to facilitate effective communication and partnership between School and home environments.

Key Duties
  • Undertake activities with the student to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment, under the supervision of a teacher
  • Attend classes with the student and support their learning within the classroom environment
  • Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with classroom and SEN teachers, including evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans
  • Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
  • Motivate and progress student’s learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
  • Assist teachers by receiving instructions directly from professionals or specialist support staff, including, but not exclusive to; social workers, health visitors, language support staff, speech therapists, educational psychologists, physiotherapists
  • Recognize and challenge any unacceptable behaviors, including but not exclusive to; incidents of abuse with equal opportunities. To ensure students’ compliance with relevant School policies and procedures to ensure the individual/s involved understand expectations


Skills And Experience Required
  • GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 in numeracy & literacy
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) for supporting and teaching & learning in school
  • Experience of supporting children with difficulties in reading, writing and interaction with others
  • Proven ability to be proactive, approachable, empathetic, organized, highly visible and confident, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances, and to accept change with flexibility
  • Knowledge of the IB program
  • Knowledge of the needs of a child with Dyspraxia
  • Experience working alongside specialist therapists, including Speech, Language and Occupational
  • Teaching EAL/ESL
  • Knowledge of adolescent concerns and current information sources

Start Date: 1st August 2021

Salary: £19,747 per annum

ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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Deadline: 26-07-2024

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