Early Years Teaching Assistant

Chase Bridge Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Bridge Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support primary pupils with a range of needs inside a mainstream class. You will contribute to targeted strategies alongside teachers and the SENCo, helping students access the curriculum.

The role requires recent experience with children, a Level 3 EYFS qualification and outstanding communication skills, with a calm, supportive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Successful, recent experience working with children.
• Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hold an approved Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Nursery Practice, recognised for inclusion in the statutory EYFS staff-to-child ratio.
• A high level of proficiency in literacy and mathematics.
• Ability to use ICT effectively to support pupils’ learning; and
• A calm, supportive and caring manner.

Responsibilities

• This role will require you to work closely with the class teachers, SENCo and parents to deliver individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class setting.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Interpersonal skills

EYFS Level 3

Literacy & numeracy

ICT for learning

Calm caring manner

Education

EYFS Level 3 qualification

Job description

To be considered for the role, you must have:

• successful, recent experience working with children;

• experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities;

• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;

• Hold an approved Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Nursery Practice, recognised for inclusion in the statutory EYFS staff-to-child ratio.

• a high level of proficiency in literacy and mathematics;

• ability to use ICT effectively to support pupils’ learning; and

• a calm, supportive and caring manner.

This role will require you to work closely with the class teachers, SENCo and parents to deliver individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class setting.