British International School

Performing Arts Teaching Assistant

1. Curriculum Support
• Facilitate all members of the Performing Arts team with the running of our varied curriculum in and out of the structured timetable.
• Ensure the availability of suitable materials, equipment and digital platforms; helping to compile orders and obtain costings, whilst keeping up to date records of stock.
• Careful management and organisation of department equipment and resources, ensuring a safe and productive work environment through the routine maintenance, preparation of equipment and learning spaces and the signing out of loaned equipment.
• Support the Head of Department to set up and maintain department data trackers, timetables and/ or assessment and exam resources.
• Under the overall guidance of the Head of Department, ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning and maintenance of equipment is carried out to the required standard.
• Maintain oversight of the department technology and ensure that effective systems are in place to work closely with our IT team to ensure it is ready for student use.
• Support the music lesson coordinator

2. Event Support
• Be able to confidently provide logistical assistance at all Performing Arts events.
• Liaise with facilities manager and other non-teaching staff to support the smooth running of rehearsals and performances.
• Order and/or support with the design of costume, props and set (sourcing the appropriate materials, measuring students and completing all admin around the ordering process).
• Preparation of student of work for display within the school campus, our wider local community and virtually amongst our global networks.
• Be confident in handling and maintaining musical instruments such as tuning string instruments and re-string guitars, ukuleles and bowed strings.
• Set up music equipment in a variety of venues inside and outside of school, liaising with external partners where necessary.
• Liase with HR and purchasing department to support with the completion of contracts for external performers.

3. Classroom Support
• Delivery and supervision of individual or small group sessions for students on the use of specialist materials and technology.
• Support students to make positive decisions and take responsibility for their own behaviour for learning. Act promptly should any incidents of conflict occur within and beyond the classroom, in line with our behaviour policy.
• Advise teaching staff on safety issues and trial practical work where necessary.

4. Whole School Support
• Be proficient in using (or developing an understanding) of Microsoft Office and embedding technology into practice.
• Support with administering routine assessments and help supervise practical examinations within department, if required.
• Assist with the provision of out of school learning activities such as educational trips.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required and agreed by your line manager.
• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the relevant person