Early Years Teaching Assistant - Mixed Nursery & Reception Class

Desian Education; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free training and professional develop

Dedicated support from Education cons

Job summary

Desian Education are proud to be working with an inclusive primary school in Ellesmere Port seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant for a long-term maternity cover starting in the new year.

You will support pupils in the EYFS with 1:1 and small group work, lead phonics interventions using Read Write Inc, run reading groups including story recall, and liaise with parents and guardians. You will join a collaborative team and gain access to ongoing training and consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting EYFS pupils in mixed nursery and reception.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group phonics and reading sessions.
• Able to liaise with parents/guardians.
• Positive behaviour strategies and reward system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group phonics interventions using Read Write Inc.
• Run 1:1 and small group reading sessions including story recall.
• Support pupils to reach developmental and academic milestones.
• Collaborate with class teacher and EYFS lead.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group instruction

Phonics interventions

Reading groups

Tools

Read Write Inc

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Mixed Nursery & Reception Class

Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with an inclusive and supportive single-form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port. This school is at the heart of it’s local community and due to maternity they are looking for a compassionate and reliable teaching assistant to join their team on a full-time temporary basis in the new year.

This is a long-term temporary contract where you will play a vital role in the education and development of all pupils within the EYFS cohort (a mixed pre-school and nursery class).

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be working in collaboration with the class teacher and EYFS lead, supporting all pupils within the class on a 1:1 and small group basis, ensuring that each reaches their developmental and academic milestones. You will lead on small group phonics interventions using the read write inc scheme and hold 1:1/small group reading groups including story recall. Other duties will include:

• Interventions and boosters in all core subjects


• Implementing positive behaviour strategies with a focus on positive reinforcement and DOJO/reward charts


• Incorporating pupil key interests in the learning to promote engagement and focus


• Direct liaison with parents/guardians on pupil progress and further requirements

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay


• Company pension scheme


• Free training and professional development


• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant


• Access to exclusive vacancies


• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme