Early Years Educator

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in London is seeking dedicated support staff to assist in teaching and learning. Responsibilities include supporting teachers, managing the classroom environment, and providing cover supervision. The ideal candidate will contribute to an inclusive education ethos and engage with enthusiastic children. The school offers professional development opportunities and has a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning.
• Effective behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to adopt relevant teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in maintaining discipline and order.
• Organize and manage teaching space and resources.
• Provide short-term cover supervision of classes.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Provide short term cover supervision of classes, in the absence of the class teacher
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teache

What the school offers its staff

• A school committed to inclusive education with an ethos focused on success for all.
• The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children.
• Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community.
• Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success.
• A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims.
• A strong and supportive multi-academy trust: The Elliot Foundations Academy Trust (TEFAT).
• Commitment to safeguarding

Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.