Early Years Teaching Assisstant

Putnoe Primary School; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class of 4-year-olds on a temporary basis for Spring and Summer 2027.

You will work with the Early Years Teacher, helping with play-based learning, development, and daily routines to ensure a safe, engaging start to school life for learners.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 EYFS qualification in line with DfE requirements.
• Experience with early years children in a school or nursery setting.
• Enhanced DBS check required and safeguarding commitment.

Aufgaben

• Assist teacher with creative, play-based activities aligned with EYFS.
• Support development of communication, social skills and early literacy/numeracy.
• Prepare indoor/outdoor learning spaces and ensure resources are safe.
• Observe, monitor and share progress with the teacher for planning.
• Provide pastoral support, assist with routines including lunchtime supervision.

Kenntnisse

Level 3 EYFS

Early years experience

Strong communication

Ausbildung

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is seeking a dedicated and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team for a temporary contract covering the Spring and Summer terms 2027.

You will work closely with our Early Years Teacher in a vibrant class of 4-year-olds, playing a vital role in supporting the daily learning, well-being, and development of our youngest pupils during their first experience of school life.

Key Information

• Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant (Aged 4)
• Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time or Part-Time options considered)
• Duration: Spring and Summer Terms 2027 (January 2027 - August 2027)
• Location: Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, UK

Main Responsibilities

• Support Classroom Learning: Assist the class teacher in delivering creative, play-based activities that align with the EYFS framework.
• Nurture Child Development: Work with individuals or small groups of 4-year-olds to boost their communication, social skills, and early literacy/numeracy.
• Prepare the Environment: Help set up engaging indoor and outdoor learning zones, ensuring resources are safe, clean, and accessible.
• Observe & Record: Help monitor children's progress by sharing observations with the teacher to help plan their next steps.
• Provide Pastoral Care: Assist with practical daily routines, including lunchtime supervision, promoting independence, and managing personal care needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: A full and relevant Level 3, or above, qualification, in line with DfE requirements - Early years qualification requirements and standards. GCSE or equivalent qualification at a pass mark in English.
• Experience: Previous experience working with early years children, ideally aged 4, in a school or nursery setting.
• Skills: A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of how young children learn through play.
• Safeguarding: A strict commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What We Offer

• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes
• Outstanding personal development
• Outstanding leadership and management
• A welcoming, collaborative early years team.
• A vibrant, well-resourced learning environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in children's early school experiences.