Classroom Assistants & Hospitality Trainees

Term-Time Responsibilities (Classroom Assistant):

• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom setup, and resource management.
• Support individual learners or small groups, including personal care where needed.
• Help with reading, games, storytelling, activities, and outings.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised classroom environment.
• Supervise learners during breaks, assemblies, events, and extracurricular activities.
• Support teachers with administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Holiday Responsibilities (Hospitality Worker):

Classroom Preparation and School Maintenance: 

• Prepare the classroom for teaching and learning, ensuring all materials, resources and equipment are ready for use. 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised classroom environment.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance tasks in the classroom and around the school premises.
• Assist in setting up displays, bulletin boards, or learning corners to enhance the classroom environment.

Teaching Support: 

• Support teachers by preparing teaching resources, such as lesson plans, preparing teaching aids, mark sheets, and keeping records as guided by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect textbooks, workbooks, question papers, worksheets, and other materials for learners efficiently. 
• Assist with photocopying, laminating and organising materials needed for lessons, tests, exams or school events. 
• Provide support during classroom activities, group work, or individual tasks to ensure smooth lesson delivery.
• Assist teachers with any other administrative tasks. 

Learner Support:

• Help manage learner behaviour, ensuring they stay focused and engaged during lessons, as directed by the teacher. 
• Support learners with their educational, social, and emotional needs, reporting any issues when necessary and directed by the teacher. 
• Promote positive behaviour by modelling and reinforcing appropriate conduct, assisting in managing challenging behaviours as necessary when directed by the teacher.

Supervision and Extracurricular Activities: 

• Supervise learners during lunch breaks, group activities, assemblies and other out-of-classroom times to ensure safety and order.
• Assist with extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural programs, after-school clubs and revision sessions.
• Provide support during special events, such as school performances, open days, or parent-teacher meetings.

Literacy and Development:

• Promote a love for reading by helping with reading activities, storytelling, and literacy games and other activities.
• Support literacy and numeracy development by assisting with remedial programs or targeted interventions for learners.

General Assistance: 

• Step in to assist with tasks in the absence of teachers, administrative staff, or support staff.
• Perform administrative tasks required by the school, including but not limited to filing, data entry, organising materials, or updating records.
• Be available to assist with unexpected tasks or projects that contribute to the smooth operation of the school, as requested by teachers or school leadership.

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• You are expected to perform additional tasks as requested by the school leadership to meet the evolving needs of the school and its learners.