Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Required)

Set in the idyllic Cotswolds, Kitebrook provides an outstanding all-round co-educational education where children are allowed to develop at their own pace in a happy and supportive environment that inspires self-confidence and a sense of independence. Kitebrook takes pupils from the age of 3 - 13

Post: Full Time Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant

Responsible to: Head of Pre-Prep

Purpose of the role: Support Class Teachers and pupils across EYFS

Applications invited from qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of our Early Years pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a flourishing, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Prepare suitable focus activities and select appropriate books and materials for pupils, taking into consideration the provision for able and less able pupils in liaison with the Learning Development Department
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation for effective delivery of the curriculum
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching within the EYFS
• It is essential for staff to take an active part in the extra-curricular life of the school

    Administration

• Being a Keyworker which will involve; observing the children, completing learning journals regularly and write termly progress summaries for each individual child 
• Help to organise departmental resources
• Assist in the organisation residential visits and trips where appropriate
• Assist in carrying out observations for key worker pupils and updating Learning Journey’s

    Contact with Parents

• Liaison with parents in relation to academic and behavioural matters
• Attending relevant parents’ meetings and being available to meet with parents at other times, where necessary

 Discipline

• Ensuring that members of the class maintain a high standard of appearance and behaviour; liaising with the Head of Early Years if there are breaches of school discipline
• Helping to keep classrooms tidy and in good order with changed displays

Kitebrook Preparatory School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment would be subject to: references satisfactory to Prep Schools Trust; enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check; proof of right to work/ live in the UK, and evidence of stated qualifications.