Early Years Teaching Assistant

Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary; Erith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to support teachers and the welfare of children in the EYFS to ensure pupils make progress toward their academic targets. The role is 35 hours per week, working under the Head of Early Years and subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.

The successful candidate will hold a level 2 qualification in English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy and a level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent), with understanding of EYFS

Qualifications

• > Have sufficient understanding of EYFS to support development and progress with learners.
• "> Must have level 2 English/Literacy and level 2 Maths/Numeracy and Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent).
• "> Understand objectives, content and outcomes for learners activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Teachers in the teaching and welfare of children in EYFS.
• Assist with pupils' progress towards academic targets in EYFS.
• Support welfare and safeguarding of pupils as part of the role.

Skills

Support learning

Pupil welfare

EYFS knowledge

Education

English/Literacy level 2

Maths/Numeracy level 2

Early Years level 3

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant who will support Teachers in the teaching and welfare of children to ensure our pupils make appropriate progress in EYFS through attaining their academic targets. The Early Years TA is responsible for supporting teachers in the teaching and welfare of children to ensure pupils make appropriate progress in EYFS through attaining their academic targets.

Working under the direction of the Head of Early Years, the ideal candidate must:

• Have sufficient understanding of their area of expertise to support the development, learning and progress of pupils during EYFS
• Must have achieved a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy and a level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent)
• Understand the objectives, content and intended outcomes for learners activities in which they are involved

This role is for 35 hours per week.

Staff Development

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.