Early Years Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; East Midlands; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CPD and training

Zusammenfassung

Long Term Futures is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a small independent specialist school near Newark. You will provide high levels of 1:1 support to younger children, helping with communication, engagement and early learning skills.

You will mainly work with younger pupils but may support older pupils when required. Level 3 TA or EY qualification is preferred; Level 2 candidates will be considered. Immediate interviews and trial days are available.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting Early Years, primary-aged children, Autism or SEND.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification preferred; Level 2 candidates considered.

Aufgaben

• Provide regular 1:1 support for younger pupils with autism and additional needs.
• Support early learning, communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Build consistent and trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and engaged.
• Use personalised strategies to support emotional regulation, behaviour and individual learning needs.
• Work with small groups and support older pupils across the provision when required.
• Record progress and observations and provide personal care where needed.

Kenntnisse

1:1 support for younger pupils

Autism

SEND

Early Years experience

Ausbildung

Level 3 TA or EY qualification

Level 2 candidates considered

Jobbeschreibung

Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24)
Pay: 100- 120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Long Term Futures are recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a small independent specialist school close to Newark. The school supports children and young people aged 5-19 with autism and associated needs. You will work predominantly with the school's younger children, providing a high level of 1:1 support within a small and nurturing provision. The role will focus on developing communication, engagement, emotional regulation and early learning skills, although you should also be comfortable supporting older pupils across the school when required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide regular 1:1 support for younger pupils with autism and additional needs
• Support early learning, communication, social interaction and emotional development
• Build consistent and trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and engaged
• Use personalised strategies to support emotional regulation, behaviour and individual learning needs
• Work with small groups and support older pupils across the provision when required
• Record progress and observations and provide personal care where needed

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting Early Years, primary-aged children, Autism or SEND
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification is preferred, although strong Level 2 candidates will be considered
• Calm, patient and nurturing, with the ability to provide consistent 1:1 support
• Confident supporting communication, emotional regulation and individual development
• Flexible enough to work with both younger and older pupils depending on the needs of the school
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the school's location

Why Long Term Futures

• Clear routes to progression within specialist education
• Small provision with high levels of individual pupil support
• Inclusive and supportive staff team
• Free access to CPD and training
• Ongoing support and mentoring
• Immediate interviews and trial days available

Trial days are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.