GAP Assistant

Fulham Prep School is an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do. Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes. We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded.

Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture. We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world. The same ambition holds true for our staff team.

Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration. Teachers are expected to play a full role in the pastoral and extracurricular life of the school. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Graduate GAP Assistant to assist and support the teaching staff in the supervision and management of pupils throughout the academic year. The successful applicant will work closely with the Teaching Assistants and Administration team.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, a full job description will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

• Supporting senior staff and Admin members with administrative tasks
• Help prepare materials for lessons (under direction) and events
• Assist where needed in registration and dismissal procedures
• Assist in the assembly and maintenance of display boards in corridors and classrooms
• Assist in preparing for assemblies, trips, productions and concerts
• Support literacy and numeracy skills with small groups or general class support
• At times the Gap Assistant may be asked to give one-to-one help in a class
• Taking initiative in the classroom to support the children’s needs as best as possible
• Taking initiative to support the teacher in lesson delivery and classroom organisation/resources
• Play an active role in supporting teaching staff in the delivery of sports/PE sessions
• Escort pupils on school transport to swimming lessons at local pools, where timetabled
• Play a role in trips (including residential) to support teachers and ensure wellbeing of pupils
• Supervise various playtimes, remaining vigilant to ensure all pupils are happy and safe
• If children are on their own encourage them to play with others and inform their Class Teacher
• If any child sustains an injury, ensure they see the Primary First Aider

• Confidence with use of ICT in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills – ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Enthusiasm, energy and a positive and flexible approach
• To act as a positive role model to young people
• Sets a high standard in personal behaviour, manners and appearance
• Readiness to engage wholeheartedly in the extracurricular and wider life of the school
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Demonstrable commitment to the safeguarding of students and child protection
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to the School’s ethos, aims and whole community

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.