Early Years Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

LGPS

On-site Parking

Career progression

Research-focused school community

Job summary

Chase Bridge Primary School is seeking an early years teaching assistant to provide individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class, working with class teachers, the SENCo and parents.

The post is term-time only (32.5 hours a week over 39 weeks) and requires a recent track record of supporting children with a range of SEND, along with DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Westfield Health Insurance and LGPS are offered.

Qualifications

• Approved Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Nursery Practice.
• Recent, successful experience working with children.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and literacy/numeracy skills.
• DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class.
• Collaborate with class teachers, the SENCo and parents.
• Support inclusion and pupil progress in the classroom.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Calm demeanour

Education

Level 3 EY/Childcare/Nursery

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

Chase Bridge Primary School is seeking an early years teaching assistant to work in its early years provision. The role gives individualised support to children with learning difficulties inside a mainstream class, working alongside class teachers, the SENCo and parents. The post is term time only, 32.5 hours a week over 39 weeks, and asks for recent work with children who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver individualised support to children with learning difficulties within a mainstream class, working with class teachers, the SENCo and parents

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Successful, recent experience working with children
• Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of proficiency in literacy and mathematics
• Effective use of ICT to support pupils' learning
• Calm, supportive and caring manner

Checks & eligibility

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

What’s offered

• Westfield Health Insurance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• On-site car parking
• Professional development and career progression
• Research-focused school community