Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2)

Join our enthusiastic and pupil focused team at The Lyceum School, which is located in the heart of The City of London. We seek to appoint a Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 with a passion for working with children and who will enjoy contributing towards a creative, topic-based curriculum in a school with exceptional pastoral care. Job Description Reporting to the Assistant Head Academic via the Class Teacher, the Teaching Assistant will assist colleagues in offering and maintaining an excellent quality of education for children within the school’s policies and procedures. It is expected that they will work with pupils in whole class, groups and sometimes on as one-to-one basis. Overseeing 1-1 SEND pupils will also be required. At times, the Teaching Assistant may also be asked to take responsibility of the class for short periods of time to cover in the absence of Class Teachers. The Teaching Assistant should expect to: Maintain a safe, stimulating environment appropriate to the age of the children under the supervision of the Class Teacher Work in partnership with the class teacher, consulting and sharing information with him/her about the needs and progress of the children Enjoy working with children and have a positive attitude towards pupils of all abilities including those with Special Educational Needs Have discretion and be able to honour matters of confidentiality Possess patience and a sense of humour Have high expectations of behaviour and model mutual respect Be a reliable and flexible team player through working cooperatively with other members of staff, adapting to change and attending meetings Participate fully in the life of the school Be familiar with the procedures for fire drill and in the event of fire to be responsible for the group if necessary Always ensure the safety and security of the children Attend Parents’ Evenings or other School functions as required Undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster Sa