Relief Teaching Assistant

Employer: Grace Orchard School

The Relief Teaching Assistant, reports directly to the Class Teacher and is responsible to assist Class Teachers with the teaching and supervision of students. She/He will also assist in resource preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out the Mission, Vision, Values and initiatives established by the school
• Improves and upkeeps the repute of the school by conducting oneself in a professional manner at all times in speech, action, appearance and demeanor
• Provide support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment
• Assist the teacher in the preparation for daily activities by:

a. preparing lesson deliverables including worksheets, drawings and handouts,

b. preparing/developing/making various resources/teaching aids,

c. setting up the classroom and other appropriate facilities,

d. maintaining the cleanliness of the class.

• Present subject matter to children, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, activities, and role playing
• Assist children, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts both in and outside the school
• Be familiar with weekly lesson plans, each student’s Individualized Educational Programme and health/medical conditions
• Maintains confidentiality of records and information of students and families