Early Years Practitioner - West Bromwich.

Aspire People; Old Forge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a Primary school nursery in West Bromwich. You will support individual children's learning journeys and work with the teacher to deliver tailored activities that meet each student’s needs.

We value empathy, patience and flexible teaching; you’ll help with social and emotional development, assessments, and inclusive classroom practices within a safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Support Teaching or ratio equivalent.
• Experience working with nursery-aged children.
• Strong empathy and ability to engage students, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of teaching methods to support individual learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to all children.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored activities.
• Support academic, social and emotional development.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet learning needs.
• Assist with assessment and feedback to teachers and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Uphold school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - West Bromwich.

Are you passionate about supporting individual student's learning journeys? Do you have experience working with children at nursery ages? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Nursery Practitioners / Teaching Assistants to join Aspire People to work in a Primary school, working in their Nursery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support and assistance to all children.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the student's unique needs.
• Support the student's academic, social, and emotional development, promoting their self-confidence and independence.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate the student's learning style and abilities.
• Assist with the assessment of the student's progress and provide feedback to the classroom teacher and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with the student and establish clear communication channels with the school and parents.
• Uphold the school's values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 Support Teaching or Learning (or ratio equivalent.)
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery environment.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with the student, staff, and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to provide emotional support when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the student and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Knowledge of relevant teaching methodologies and resources for supporting individual students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or teaching assistant role are desirable but not essential.

We also offer you a £250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.