Early Years Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Edlington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career development

Training for teaching assistants

Wellbeing support package

GP 24-hour access to appointments

Job summary

Edlington Victoria Academy, part of Exceed Learning Partnership, is seeking a dedicated classroom support assistant to work in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 environments. You will support pupils through small-group sessions and one-to-one work, help with reading and maths, and assist teachers with administration.

The role is permanent, 27.5 hours per week during term time, with a strong emphasis on applying behaviour strategies and SEN awareness.

Qualifications

• High level of literacy and numeracy are required.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.
• Awareness of diverse learning needs and SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one
• Help pupils with core curriculum activities such as reading and maths
• Apply the academy's behaviour management strategies
• Assist with classroom administration
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff
• Anticipate needs and improve the learning experience without constant direction
• Switch quickly between different tasks and priorities
• Help foster a positive learning environment

Skills

High literacy

Numeracy

Adaptable

Team player

Diverse learning needs

Behaviour management

Job description

This permanent post sits in the classroom support team at Edlington Victoria Academy, a primary school within Exceed Learning Partnership, a multi academy trust. The work centres on supporting pupils through small-group sessions and one-to-one work, alongside helping teachers with classroom administration and core literacy and numeracy activities. Hours are 27.5 a week during term time, and the role carries a specific emphasis on applying the school's behaviour strategies and on awareness of special educational needs. The post needs an enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one
• Help pupils with core curriculum activities such as reading and maths
• Apply the academy's behaviour management strategies
• Assist with classroom administration
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff
• Anticipate needs and improve the learning experience without constant direction
• Switch quickly between different tasks and priorities
• Help foster a positive learning environment

Skills & knowledge

• High level of literacy
• Strong numeracy skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach
• Able to work as part of a team and take a proactive approach
• Awareness of diverse learning needs and special educational needs
• Able to implement behaviour management strategies

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Children's Barred List check
• Child protection screening, including checks with past employers
• Self-disclosure at shortlisting

Nice to have

• Experience or training in special educational needs

What’s offered

• Excellent career development
• Access to up-to-date training and development for teaching assistants
• Comprehensive wellbeing support package through Schools Advisory Service
• 24-hour access to GP appointments
• Physiotherapy, counselling, weight management and wellbeing exercise and health plans
• Support of a multi academy trust with a strong school improvement culture
• Inclusive ethos with a focus on physical, emotional and mental wellbeing