Early Years Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Local school placement

long-term

Ongoing support from Astro Education

Job summary

Astro Education is seeking a caring Reception Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class at a primary school in the Middlewich area. This long-term, full-time role focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage and helping young children develop, learn and thrive.

The ideal candidate will have EYFS/Reception experience and a good understanding of SEND, with a confident, patient and proactive approach to behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS or Reception setting.
• Good understanding of SEND and strategies to support children's needs.
• Confident, patient and proactive when managing challenging behaviour.
• Willing to get involved in outdoor learning whatever the weather.
• Genuine passion for helping young children develop.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning and development within the Reception classroom.
• Helping deliver the EYFS curriculum through play-based learning and continuous provision.
• Supporting children with SEND and confidently managing behaviour when pupils become dysregulated.
• Taking an active role in outdoor learning, working outside in all weather conditions.
• Creating a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEND understanding

Behaviour management

Outdoor learning

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Role

Location: Middlewich

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Potentially long-term

Astro Education is looking for a caring, confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class at a primary school in the Middlewich area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) who enjoys helping young children develop, learn and thrive.

The role will involve:

• Supporting learning and development within the Reception classroom.
• Helping deliver the EYFS curriculum through play-based learning and continuous provision.
• Supporting children with SEND and confidently managing behaviour when pupils become dysregulated.
• Taking an active role in outdoor learning, working outside in all weather conditions.
• Creating a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all pupils.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working within EYFS or a Reception setting.
• Have a good understanding of SEND and strategies to support children's individual needs.
• Be confident, patient and proactive when managing challenging behaviour.
• Be happy to get involved in outdoor learning whatever the weather.
• Have a genuine passion for helping young children develop.

What's on offer?

• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Local school placement.
• long-term
• Ongoing support from Astro Education.