Graduate Assistant Houseparent / Teaching Assistant Job (Residential)
We are looking for graduate or gap student to work in a beautiful Independent Prep School in East Sussex. The role would be to work within the school during the day and as an assistant houseparent in the girls boarding house in the evenings/weekends.
Key tasks for each role include:
Assistant Houseparent:
- Ensure all dormitories are well laid out and presented.
- Supervise washroom and bedtimes.
- Ensure that information is disseminated to boarders through notices at supper.
- Ensure pupils’ rooms are neat and tidy and there are no sweets, money, medication or other valuables in the room in accordance with boarding policy.
- Help in the laundry and dispensary.
- Administer first aid.
- Be on call overnight, including evenings and weekends according to the duty rota.
Teaching Assistant Duties
- Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary be assigned to individual pupils to aid the teacher, in and out of the classroom.
- Manage group behaviour according to the School Behaviour Policy.
- Respond to pupils’ needs in class and if necessary, offer group/individual support as appropriate and if required source appropriate resources.
- Liaise with the class teacher to understand the objectives of each intervention/lesson.
- Assist with marking of class work and homework.
- Carry out observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially, including appropriate marking and record keeping.
You:
- Will have a naturally kind and caring nature.
- Will have a desire to be involved within the school
- Will ideally have previously worked with children in some capacity
*An informal chat can be had about the role upon request*
Salary: circa £22,000 GPA (for both roles)
Accommodation: Single Occupancy Accommodation provided within the grounds
Interviews: ASAP
Start: ASAP
Responsible Consultant: Kelly B (kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)
Vacancy Number: 113271