Teacher Assistant (Temporary) - Thames British School Madrid

JOB OVERVIEW

About Thames British School

Thames British School is an international school offering a high-quality British education to pupils aged 3–18.
We are proud members of NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools), and follow the National Curriculum for England, ensuring our students receive a rigorous, inclusive and well-rounded education.

Our school community is dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to nurturing confident, creative, and independent learners.

We are seeking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Assistant to join our team. Immediate start. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, foster a positive classroom environment, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Main Purpose of Job:

Support the Class Teacher in ensuring the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class

Support and uphold high standards of work and conduct in all activities

Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position

Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interest of pupils

Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Key Relationships:

Head of Primary, Haed of Key Stage, Primary students and parents.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching:

Support the delivery of the curriculum as guided by the Class Teacher

Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate

Assist in monitoring the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils under the guidance of the Class Teacher

Be aware of pupils capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn

Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English

If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies

Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners progress and level of attainment

Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils progress

Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, emerging needs and to take responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consider late and extend their knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate

Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments

Support Extra Curricular Activities and assist in termly assemblies as required

Behaviour and Safety

Ensure a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline within range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly, in accordance to school’s policy

Manage class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

 Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self control and independence of all learners

Carry out playground and other duties as directed from the senior leadership team, be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following the school protocol and procedures

Team working and collaboration

Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, and professional development opportunities

Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with college and sharing development and affective practice with them

Participate in team development and training opportunities

Ensure that the support staff working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil

Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school

Cover lessons and duties for absent colleagues

Parent, Student and Community Relationships:

 Inform the Head of Primary or member of the Safeguarding Team of any serious student incidents or parent concerns and work collaboratively with them to resolve issues in a timely and respectful manner.

Build and maintain relationships with parents and the community by establishing regular and appropriate communications with all members of the school community. All messages from parents/ families will be responded to within one working day.

Engage Primary School parents as active partners in their children’s learning in a variety of ways. 

Ensure that parents/carers are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and about the contribution they can make in supporting their child’s learning and that pupils are involved in this process.

Personal characteristics necessary for this position:

·       Honesty and integrity

·       Organised and prepared

·       Enthusiasm

·       Ability to build and maintain positive relationships

·       Flexibility

·       Purposeful and relevant teaching

·       Safe and stimulating environment

·       Positive classroom management

·       Reflectiveness and collaborative

·       Innovative teaching including the ability to enhance teaching and learning through the creative use of ICT

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Thames British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will undergo appropriate checks, including DBS / ICPC (or international equivalent) and references from the three most recent employers, with at least two from Headteachers/Principals. Telephone verification of references will also be carried out.
Our recruitment follows the principles of safer recruitment outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Data Protection (GDPR)

By applying, you consent to Thames British School processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the school’s Privacy Policy.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Spain or be able to obtain the necessary visa or residency permit.