Early Years Teaching & Learning Assistant (SEND Support)

eTeach UK Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Fisher RC Primary School in Wimbledon is seeking a caring Teaching and Learning Assistant for Early Years. You will support children's learning, care and development through play-based activities, classroom support and targeted interventions.

The role requires experience with young children, good literacy and numeracy, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work with the Early Years team, including SEND, and help provide a safe, stimulating environment and strong pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development through relevant qualifications or experience.
• Experience of working with children, preferably in Early Years and/or with SEND.
• Good literacy, numeracy and spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to individual pupil needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Calm, caring, flexible and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Good organisation, punctuality and time-management skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality and inclusion.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with individuals and small groups, including pupils with SEND and individual support plans.
• Deliver planned interventions and adapt activities to pupils' needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, positive behaviour and social skills.
• Observe and record pupils' progress and provide feedback to the Class Teacher.
• Work with other professionals where required.
• Work within the statutory EYFS Framework.
• Act as a key person for a group of children and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support early language, communication and phonics through play and daily routines.
• Contribute to EYFS assessment, including the Reception Baseline and Early Years Foundation Stage Profile.
• Help provide a stimulating, safe and well-organised indoor and outdoor learning environment.
• Supervise children safely, including during playtimes and educational visits.
• Support personal and intimate care needs in accordance with school policy.
• Support pupils with medical needs and administer first aid where appropriately trained.
• Prepare resources, set up activities and maintain an organised classroom.
• Provide cover for other teaching assistants and work across the school when required.
• Supervise a class for short periods during a teacher's temporary absence, following work provided.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection, safeguarding, health and safety and other school policies.
• Support the school's mission and Catholic ethos.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Maintain high standards of conduct, punctuality and attendance.
• Participate in relevant training, appraisal and meetings.

Skills

Experience with children

Early Years experience

SEND experience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in child development

Job description

St John Fisher RC Primary School in Wimbledon is seeking a caring Teaching and Learning Assistant for Early Years. You will support children's learning, care and development through play-based activities, classroom support and targeted interventions.

The role requires experience with young children, good literacy and numeracy, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work with the Early Years team, including SEND, and help provide a safe, stimulating environment and strong pupil progress.