PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Moulsford Preparatory School
PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Salary Not Specified
Moulsford Preparatory School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c1910c7721fc4aeeae9d43d9689d8bb8
Full Job Description
There is currently one Pre-School class therefore the successful candidate will work very closely with the
Head of Pre-School to provide a caring and welcoming introduction to the School.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Pre-School Teaching Assistant. The successful
candidate must be qualified to Level 5 or 6 and will provide invaluable support to the EYFS teachers.
The Pre-School follows the EYFS curriculum. The aim of the role is to assist in developing the children's
personal and social skills, ensuring that they are ready for Reception at the end of the year, and
embedding Moulsford's values of courage, kindness and curiosity.
We are also seeking to launch a holiday provision outside of our term time for up to five weeks to
provide additional support to parents during state school term time. The successful candidate would
have the opportunity to run this provision with the assistance of another teaching assistant should this be, TEACHING: PASTORAL DUTIES OTHER:
- Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils
- Have a commitment to the importance of promoting and safeguarding pupils'
- Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure the correct implementation of the
- Assist the teaching team in implementing individualised, developmentally
- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
- Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and make
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to Contribute to the promotion of positive relationships and a positive ethos within
- Provide a safe, caring and supportive environment within the classroom
- Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days
- Provide cover work in the event of staff absence
- Help children develop curiosity and knowledge through experimentation
- Supervise children during breaks
- Look for opportunities during interactions to extend learning and act on STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Observe the children at work, log outcomes of observations and work Attend staff meetings NB The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to duties. The
- Participate in the School's Continual Professional Development arrangements duties as required by your Line Manager or the Head. The job description may
- Build and maintain relationships with parents
- Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all
- Assist in ensuring that children are ready for Reception
- Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
- Prepare and present displays of children's work
- Assist the teaching team in preparing materials and arranging the physical
- Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to
- Undertake other duties from time to time as the class teacher requires
Previous experience of supporting a Pre-School classroom - Previous experience of working with young children Application & Interview
- An understanding of and empathy with the independent school sector, together with a
- Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
- ICT skills, although training will be given
- Excellent communication and listening skills Application & Interview
- Keen sense of humour
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to inspire and enthuse young children by using resources imaginatively
- Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
- An understanding of the needs and feelings of children
- Ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider school
- Ability to connect with parents
- Level 5 or 6 qualification in Early Years Application
- A professional, flexible and proactive attitude Interview
- Supportive of Moulsford's values of Kindness, Courage and Curiosity and the School's strategic
- Flexibility to work calmly and reliably in a busy School, both in a team and independently, with
- Ability and willingness to go beyond own responsibilities to help others at busy times and to
- As with all staff, responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of any children and
direction and guidance of the class teachers
welfare
school's pastoral systems
appropriate activities
recommendations as to how these may be resolved
enable them to fully participate in activities the classroom
develop their social skills
and play
them
with small groups supervising practical activities above is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake other
including INSET training be amended to meet the needs of the School, in consultation with the post
holder.
activities, both inside and outside the setting
ADMINISTRATION:
environment according to principles of child development and the
individual strengths, interests and educational goals of each child
support teaching
EXPERIENCE &
KNOWLEDGE
commitment to the School community and its purpose and future prosperity.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
team
EDUCATION &
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER
objectives
energy, initiative and cheerful enthusiasm
work outside normal hours as required, e.g Open Events etc
young persons with whom they come into contact in accordance with School policies
Moulsford is a thriving independent day & boarding school of 370 pupils aged 3 to
13 years, set in tranquil and picturesque grounds on the banks of the River Thames
in South Oxfordshire.
At Moulsford, the message is straightforward. We want our pupils to receive the
broadest possible education, while remembering that they will learn best when
happy and settled.
Founded in 1961, this is a particularly exciting period in Moulsford's
development, with a new state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building, which opened in
September 2022 and became co-educational from September 2023 from Pre-
School to Year 2.
Moulsford offers a fantastic working environment, placing great emphasis on staff
wellbeing and morale, as well as having a culture of career development.
I look forward to welcoming you to Moulsford soon.
Ben Beardmore-Gray
Headmaster
THE SCHOOL
There are currently 370 pupils at the School from Pre-School to
Moulsford Prep School is situated on an idyllic
Year 8. Moulsford is predominantly a day school, but has a
30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames.
boarding house for up to 35 boys; mainly in Years 6, 7 and 8. The
School week runs from Monday to Friday, and there are also a
Our Prep School (age 7 - 13) delivers an outstanding all-boys
number of sports fixtures which take place on Saturdays. There is
education. In September 2023, our Pre-Prep (age 3 - 7) became
neither Saturday School nor boarding on Friday night or at the
co-educational, giving girls of pre-prep age the opportunity to
weekend.
benefit from a Moulsford experience.
From Moulsford, the boys go on to a wide variety of senior schools
Moulsford aims to nurture the whole child, providing opportunities
via Common Entrance or Scholarship at 13+. These include:
for each individual to develop their talents and abilities. The culture
Abingdon, Radley, Marlborough, Wellington, Magdalen College
is one of achievement within a vibrant learning environment,
School (Oxford), Eton, St Edward's (Oxford), Pangbourne, Harrow,
ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels of ability. The School
Shiplake, and The Oratory.
has high academic expectations of the pupils and excellent teaching
ensures that they move to their Senior Schools extremely well
The Headmaster is Ben Beardmore-Gray who took up post in
prepared.
September 2014. Ben was previously Headmaster of Mowden Hall
(Northumberland), Deputy Head of Farleigh (Hampshire), and
Great emphasis is also placed on the extra-curricular side of School
started his teaching career at Ludgrove (Berkshire). He is also on
life. Forest School, Sport, Music, Art, Drama and river-based
the Council of Cheltenham College, Chair of District 10 of the
activities play a prominent role in the pupils' timetable. Sport at
Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a Director of the
Moulsford is particularly strong with the major sports being rugby,
Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) and a mentor and
football, hockey and cricket.
coach to other Heads., HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm for 35 weeks of term time
SALARY: Dependent on experience & qualifications, commensurate with industry standards
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving Prep School as our Pre-School Teaching Assistant.
Our Pre-School opened in September 2022 to both girls and boys from aged 3 and is housed in our, Moulsford is situated on the banks of the Thames between The School offers complimentary full gym membership for
the market towns of Wallingford and Pangbourne, in a all employees at The Barn Fitness Club in Cholsey.
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Oxford,
Reading and Henley are located 18, 16 and 15 miles away WELLBEING
respectively. There are direct trains to London Paddington
Great emphasis is placed on staff wellbeing and morale and
from Didcot (8 miles), and a 'stopping' service from Cholsey
we firmly believe in creating the right work/life balance for
(1 mile). The School has roughly 100m of river frontage
all at Moulsford. Many staff are trained in Mental Health
and staff are able to use the watersports facilities outside of
First Aid and a culture of mutual support for colleagues is
school hours.
encouraged and fostered. Social events for staff take place
throughout the year.
PENSION
All employees are eligible to join a staff pension scheme. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
IN-HOUSE CATERING All employees are encouraged and supported with access
Making sure our students and staff are well fuelled for a busy to regular Continuing Professional Development.
day at school is key and food is very important at
Moulsford. Our in-house catering team ensures that staff
enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced
meals every day. They also cater for all types of diets and
allergens.