Early Years Level 3 (full and relevant) Teaching Assistant

Featherstone Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Featherstone Primary Academy is seeking a skilled EYs Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The post involves supporting teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals and small groups, and assisting with whole-class activities.

Suitable for early career candidates and experienced practitioners, with potential specialist work in Early Years or supporting pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• EYs Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required or equivalent.
• Experience with early years or pupils with additional needs welcomed.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Assist with planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Monitor progress and feedback to teachers on pupil development.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support with lunch service and preparation as timetabled or required.

Skills

EYs Level 3

Classroom support

Communication skills

Education

Early years Level 3

Job description

Greenheart Learning Partnership is a dynamic and thriving multi-academy trust, proudly serving 10 primary schools across the West Midlands. Our commitment to delivering the very best education for our pupils is unwavering, and we are built on strong values that guide everything we do.

Featherstone Primary Academy is a forward-thinking and nurturing school dedicated to providing a high-quality education to learners form the age of 2-11. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop to their full potential. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our engaging curriculum and hands-on approach to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore, grow, and develop a love for learning. Our staff are passionate about creating an inclusive, safe, and inspiring space for children during their educational journey.

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic EYs Level 3 (full and relevant) Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This role will support classroom teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals and small groups and supporting whole-class activities. The post is suitable for early career candidates and experienced practitioners and may include specialist work in Early Years or supporting pupils with additional needs, depending on school requirements.

As a member of our team, you will play an integral role in our dynamic, creative classrooms, helping to shape the future of our learners. We are eager to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual who can make learning exciting and innovative. Excellent organisational and communication skills are vital, as is ensuring the well-being of pupils.

The role:

You will support the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences, working closely with teaching staff to promote pupil development and wellbeing. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, monitoring progress, and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support individual children and groups, under the direction of the class teacher introducing activities and using a range of strategies to support all children in their learning.
• To help pupils to access the full curriculum, at the same time promoting independent learning both inside and outside as well self-reliance and interdependence.
• To observe pupils' performance and engagement, using the systems in place in the class to provide the teacher with feedback on pupil progress and learning.
• To help to maintain individual and group records where asked to by the class teacher.
• To contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.
• To liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents and other professionals.
• To help prepare and maintain an engaging, purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning both inside and outside.
• To provide care with regard to the physical welfare of pupils including self and intimate care, and other personal needs of children and implement related personal programmes.
• To share responsibility for supporting children and parents during the periods of settling in and transition.
• To support with lunch service and other refreshment prep as timetabled or required.