Early Years Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly supportive environment

Continued CPD

Free refreshments

Fresh fruit

Large outdoor learning space

Well-equipped school

Job summary

Athelstan Community Primary School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for its Early Years unit, described as outstanding. The post supports children across the EYFS classrooms under the class teachers, including some with SEND.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3pm, and suits someone who adopts a child‑centred, creative approach. A Level 3 childcare qualification and an enhanced DBS check are required; visa sponsorship is not available, and start is as soon as

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification
• Experience in good quality childcare
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support all children across the early years classrooms under the direction of class teachers
• Support some children with SEND
• Contribute to the early years team led by the Early Years Manager

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Athelstan Community Primary School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for its Early Years unit, which the school describes as outstanding. The post centres on supporting children across the EYFS classrooms under the class teachers, sometimes including children with SEND. It is 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm, and suits someone who wants a child-centred, creative approach. A level 3 childcare qualification and an enhanced DBS check are required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support all children across the early years classrooms under the direction of class teachers
• Support some children with SEND
• Contribute to the early years team led by the Early Years Manager

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification

Experience

• Good quality childcare practice

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of food hygiene rules
• Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of healthy eating
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Strive for outstanding practice
• Excellent team player
• Hardworking and willing to contribute to the whole-school ethos
• Desire to work in early years
• Committed to a creative, child-centred approach to teaching and learning
• Sense of fun

What’s offered

• Highly supportive environment
• Colleagues to support, coach and develop your practice
• Well-equipped, well-maintained school
• Large, well-equipped outdoor learning space
• Continued CPD
• Free refreshments and fresh fruit