Early Years Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a friendly caring well motivated person who enjoys working as part of a team. The successful candidate will have high standards for children’s achievement, behaviour and well-being. They will have good communication skills with both pupils and adults within school.

Hours, Salary & Benefits

Hours: Term time only position, full time hours. Permanent role.

Salary: A competitive salary based on skills and experience will be provided

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• Pro rota paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7

Key Responsibilities

• Use strategies, in liaison with the class teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives - The Early Learning Goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities – including being able to assist with planning to enhance outdoor learning
• Be flexible and embrace the ‘in the moment’ teaching style
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Carry out observations using Tapestry with class teacher
• Support groups within the class, e.g., phonics, circle times and focused activity learning
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Duties may include helping with toileting and changing as the need arises
• Helping to develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials
• Motivating and encouraging pupils
• Attending meetings and reviews
• Any other roles as required by class teacher or member of Senior Management
• 5 days holiday club per school year
• Undertake training and CPD, as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunch time, as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities, as required, and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
• Teaching assistants are assigned to a particular class for an academic year. However, the school will deploy teaching assistants as the needs of the school dictate.
• Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude
• Be punctual and professional at all times

Please see our Candidate Pack for further details