Early Years Teaching Assistant: Reception to Year 2

Good Shepherd Trust; Puttenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Trust’s Puttenham C of E Infant School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. You will support children from Reception to Year 2, help the class teacher, and assist with playground and lunch duties to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are expected. Enthusiasm, adaptability, and strong communication will help you engage pupils, with SEN experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Ability to read and write fluently with confidence in maths.
• Self-confidence, common sense and maturity.
• Good sense of humour and effective communication skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm.
• SEN experience is desirable but not essential.
• Confidence to work with pupils from Reception to Year 2.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning from Reception to Year 2.
• Undertake playground duties.
• Prepare teaching resources and materials.
• Assist the class teacher with daily activities.
• Lunchtime duty supervision.

Skills

Reading & writing fluency

Maths confidence

Self-confidence & maturity

Good communication

Adaptability

Sense of humour

SEN interest

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Good Shepherd Trust’s Puttenham C of E Infant School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. You will support children from Reception to Year 2, help the class teacher, and assist with playground and lunch duties to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are expected. Enthusiasm, adaptability, and strong communication will help you engage pupils, with SEN experience considered an asset.