SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Homeroom Teacher (HRT) in whatever way
is deemed necessary to ensure the smooth running of the classroom and
beyond.
- Accompany classes to single subjects and aid
teachers when required as well as work with groups of children under the
direction of the HRT and/or Single Subject Teachers.
- Implement agreed strategies for classroom
management.
- Facilitate opportunities for the children to engage
in meaningful play.
- Assist the Homeroom teacher by supporting small
group or individual instruction sessions designed to meet the learning
needs of all students. Support student learning through questioning.
- Supervise students according to the duty rota and
use appropriate strategies to support student behaviour
- Show awareness of student needs and intervene in
and interact with students when they face social, emotional, or physical
challenges.
- Communicate student observations and interactions
to the HRT and other appropriate faculty as required.
- Participate in discussions during team level
meetings
- Alongside the HRT, maintain an organized
learning environment and aid in creating and developing learning resources
and managing class systems.
General
The Assistant Teacher is expected
to:
- Support community related activities in the
promotion of the ‘life of the school’.
- Provide support for other activities as deemed
appropriate by the Head of School within the scope of
responsibilities as AT.
- Any other duties that may, from time to time,
reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of
the post.
Framework
To support the post holder in the
fulfilment of the terms of this Job Description, and , within the limitations
of available resources:
- OIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
well-being of students, faculty, staff members and visitors to its
campuses, and expects all members of the OIS community to share this
commitment.
- A full and appropriate induction
programme
- Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
linked to the strategic plan and agreed goals
- Personal and professional support as
appropriate.
- Equality of opportunity in career progression.
