Resident GAP Student

Job Description
Resident GAP Student

Hours:

Full time, Term time only (please note that the School week runs from
Monday morning to Saturday 12.20 pm.)

You will receive an individual timetable for classroom assistance and games/
PE support.  In addition to this you will have a GAP student rota for morning/
evening/ weekend duties and your time off.

Weekend boarding duties will be expected as required (usually once per half
term). Other occasional weekend work may be required such as Sports
Day/Open Days.

Salary/ Benefits:

Competitive salary. Accommodation and all food in term time provided.

Report to:

Head of Boarding

Job Purpose:

GAP Students play an important role in the development and well-being of
our pupils and in the smooth running of the School.  With responsibilities
spanning the boarding house, classroom, sports, enrichment activities and
beyond.

Key Responsibility
/Accountability

Boarding Responsibilities:

• Assist House parents with the operation and running of the boarding
house.
• Help the children to get ready for the school day ahead and ‘wind down’
after a busy day at school.
• Support the boarders with their bedtime routine.
• Ensure pupils are behaving appropriately following the school’s behavior
policy.

• Assist with boarding activities and off-site trips.
• To ensure that you are familiar with the Boarding Handbook, the school's
policies and procedures for safeguarding, countering bullying, health and
safety, and are aware of the appropriate responses required in these areas.
• To perform any other tasks that the Headmaster or House Parents may
reasonably request.

Classroom Support:

• Assist classroom teachers as directed.
• Check ‘Teams’ daily to ensure you are aware of where you are needed that
day, every day is different.
• Supervise pupils during break times, sign out and playground activities.
• Help children with their Prep (homework) both in school and at boarding.
• Attend INSET days and staff training.

PE and Sports Involvement:

• Assist with PE classes and sports activities.
• Attend fixtures both at home and away if required.
• Lifeguard at the pool (training provided).

Other:

• Assist with the school productions, school trips and residential trips.
• Assist with school functions such as parents' evenings, sports days, and
speech days, which may be evenings and weekends.
• Support with general office duties including administrative tasks,
photocopying, laminating etc.
• Support with the School’s marketing and social media.

Ensuring that all actions are discharged within the regulatory and legislative
requirements to which the school is subject.

Additional Elements:

Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s
responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their
families has a role to play. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all
practitioners should make sure their approach is child related. This means
that they should consider, always, what is in the best interests of the child.

You must comply with Terrington Hall School’s Protection and Safeguarding
Policy and Procedures and the requirement to report any concerns relating
to the safety or welfare of children.

Person
Specification

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:

Ideal candidates will be responsible, enthusiastic, energetic and work well in a
team. Flexibility is also essential as GAP Students perform a diverse range of
tasks. This position is well-suited to School/ University leavers interested in
pursuing a career in teaching.

Qualifications/experience

  A’level or equivalent.
  Work experience in a school setting or with children is desirable but not

a necessity.

Knowledge & Skills

  Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Personal Qualities

  Be dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic with a passion for teaching.
  To be proactive, flexible, willing to contribute and work well as part of

the collegial team.

  Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality,

appearance, and conduct.

  Establish and maintain courteous working relationships with

professional colleagues, pupils, and parents, and set a good example
.through presentation and personal and professional conduct.

 Training

  To undertake such training and professional development as relevant to

the post.

  To attend staff meetings, briefings and INSET days.

Safeguarding and welfare of children

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of
children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they
come into contact with, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with
the Schools’ Child Protection Policy Statement. If while carrying out the duties of
the post the role holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the
safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the
School’s DSL or the Headteacher.