Early Years (Age 3+) Teaching assistant

All Saints Church of England Academy; Norton Lindsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Church of England Academy is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support the development and care of preschool and early years pupils. You will assist with learning activities, promote inclusive play, and monitor progress under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

Ideal candidates will be patient, team-focused and able to work alongside parents to foster a safe, engaging learning environment. DBS checks are standard in safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.
• Promote independence and development of self-esteem
• Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting
• Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils' progress
• Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care (including providing personal/hygiene support to pupils as required by personal plans.)

Responsibilities

• Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.
• Promote independence and development of self-esteem
• Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting
• Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils' progress
• Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care (including providing personal/hygiene support to pupils as required by personal plans.)

Job description

About this Role

The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is on an aspirational journey to achieve educational excellence for all. The Trust seeks to build a better future for all within our academies who in turn will positively impact their communities. People within the Trust work as part of the broader Trust family, benefitting from peer support and wide opportunities for personal development.

The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a resourceful and highly effective Early Years Teaching Assistant.

Are you:

• Able to work with individuals and groups and work as part of a team to provide care in a safe and happy environment?
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude?
• Able to support and motivate preschool children to flourish and develop?
• Able to work effectively with colleagues and parents?

In line with our commitment to Safeguarding, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced with barred list Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and other vetting checks.

About this Role

Main Activities

Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.

Promote independence and development of self-esteem

Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation

Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher

Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting

Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils' progress

Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care (including providing personal/hygiene support to pupils as required by personal plans.