Early Years Practitioner

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy in Bradford is seeking a dedicated education assistant to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to improving young people’s lives by supporting and developing their learning, enabling an outstanding learning environment.

You will have a relevant qualification (NNEB, Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, Diploma in Childcare Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, or graduate education) or training in nursery care with

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification OR training in nursery care with recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience supporting Early Years Foundation Stage and adapting activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils to enhance learning outcomes.
• Support learning and teaching and develop relationships across the school and community.
• Contribute to planning and preparation of lessons.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Whole-class support

Excellent organisational skills

Education

NNEB

Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education

Diploma in Childcare Education

BTEC National Diploma in Early Years

education to graduate level

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A relevant qualification (NNEB, Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, Diploma in Childcare Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years, education to graduate level) OR training in the care and education of nursery age children with recent experience in a relevant position.
• Experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children’s learning and development, adjusting activities according to children’s responses and needs; using specialist curricular and learning skills.
• Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting.
• The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.