Part Time SEN Shadow Teaching Assistant (EYFS Section)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced day-to-day Teaching Assistant who can assist with our kindergarten students learning. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and may be required to work across the school as directed by the Head of School. Previous experience of working with children is essential. The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction and appropriate training.

Main duties:
Work under the guidance of teachers, in the classroom and with withdrawal groups and individuals to implement agreed work programmes

Assist the classroom teacher in providing administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of pupils

Supporting preparation of resources following the teachers’ planning

Keeping records to support assessments and support planning of next steps

Working closely with the teachers and other teaching assistants to ensure good communication and effective working practices

Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources

Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils

Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum

Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom.

Requirements/Essential skills/experience:
At least Diploma holder

Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience supporting teachers with everyday work in the classroom

The ability to work in a positive and supportive way with the children and their families

The ability to work in a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills

Fluent in both spoken and written English essential

Able to demonstrate a hardworking ethos; with an experienced background in working with children in a kindergarten setting

A highly efficient practitioner who is able to use his/her own initiative with confidence

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is desirable

Knowledge of, and commitment to, all current safeguarding procedures

Have a working knowledge and experience of using ICT applications relevant to a classroom environment

Be committed to continuing professional development (CPD)

Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

Committed to our Catholic ethos

Anfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced CRB check in UK or the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.

Prospective candidates are invited to view our website at where our official application forms should be completed and submitted together with an accompanying letter to [email protected]

(Please state the position for which you are applying in the email subject box)

Educating Hearts and Minds

www.anfield.edu.hk