Early Years (Age 3+) Teaching assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Church of England Academy, part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, seeks a permanent-style teaching assistant for ages 3+. The role focuses on supporting communication, inclusion and independence, planning, delivering and assessing activities, and caring for pupils’ welfare.

Candidates require an enhanced DBS check with barred list and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check including barred list
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available

Responsibilities

• Help pupils develop communication skills and role play
• Promote inclusion and acceptance, encouraging pupils to interact, co-operate and take part in activities
• Promote independence and self-esteem
• Assist with lesson and activity planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor individual and group achievement of key objectives and feed back to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting
• Record information for assessment and review of pupil progress
• Monitor and provide for pupils' general care, safety and welfare, including social inclusion and personal care under plans

Skills

Care in safe environment

Team collaboration

Motivating preschool children

Positive attitude

Job description

A permanent-style teaching assistant post in the early years (age 3+) setting at All Saints Church of England Academy, part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust. The work centres on supporting pupils' communication, inclusion and independence, helping to plan, deliver and assess activities, and looking after their general welfare and personal care. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check with barred list and the right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Help pupils develop communication skills and role play
• Promote inclusion and acceptance, encouraging pupils to interact, co-operate and take part in activities
• Promote independence and self-esteem
• Assist with lesson and activity planning, delivery and evaluation
• Monitor individual and group achievement of key objectives and feed back to the teacher
• Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting
• Record information for assessment and review of pupil progress
• Monitor and provide for pupils' general care, safety and welfare, including social inclusion and personal and physical care such as hygiene support under personal plans

Skills & knowledge

• Working with individuals and groups to provide care in a safe, happy environment
• Working as part of a team with colleagues and parents
• Supporting and motivating preschool children to flourish and develop
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check including barred list, plus other vetting checks
• Eligibility to work in the UK