Full job description

Teaching Assistant, provides crucial support to teachers in various classroom settings. Their duties include assisting with lesson preparation, providing individualized student support, and maintaining a positive learning environment. They work under the supervision of a lead teacher and often play a key role in helping students with special needs or learning challenges. Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Lesson Preparation: This includes gathering materials, setting up equipment, and preparing classroom space for lessons.
• Supporting Students: Teacher assistants work with individual students or small groups, providing extra help with assignments, reinforcing concepts, and offering encouragement.
• Maintaining Classroom Environment: They help maintain a positive and organized learning environment, including monitoring student behavior, managing classroom materials, and ensuring a safe and tidy space.
• Grading and Record Keeping: Teacher assistants may assist with grading assignments, tracking attendance, and maintaining student records.
• Supervising Students: They supervise students during recess, lunch, field trips, and other non-instructional times.
• Communication and Collaboration: They communicate with teachers, students, and sometimes parents regarding classroom activities, student progress, and any concerns.
• Special Needs Support: Teacher assistants often provide support for students with special needs, helping them with tasks, adapting materials, and providing individualized instruction.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participating in School Events: Teacher assistants may attend faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school events.
• Professional Development: They may participate in training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Clerical Tasks: They may perform some clerical duties, such as typing, filing, and photocopying.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Communication Skills: Teacher assistants need to be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Organizational Skills: They need to be organized and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Patience and Empathy: Working with students, especially those with special needs, requires patience and empathy.
• Positive Attitude: A positive and encouraging attitude can help create a positive learning environment.
• Experience or Education: While not always required, some experience or education in education or a related field is often preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract