EYFS / KS2 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Banks; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Northbrook Primary Academy in Banks, England, is seeking two permanent teaching assistants to support early years and KS1. The posts are part time during term time plus INSET days: one 17.5 hours and one 22.5 hours, starting at 8:30am.

You will help children make progress academically and socially, build positive relationships, and work within a supportive team to raise standards. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children needing additional support.

Responsibilities

• Support children's academic, social and independent progress.
• Build positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom.
• Work as part of the staff team to raise standards across the school.
• Help provide a calm and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

EYFS KS1 knowledge

Build relationships

Job description

Two permanent teaching assistant posts at Northbrook Primary Academy, working across early years and key stage 2 classes. The role centres on helping children make good progress in academic, social and independent skills, including those who need extra support in the classroom. Both posts are part time during term time plus INSET days, one at 17.5 hours and one at 22.5 hours, starting at 8.30am. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support children's academic, social and independent progress
• Build positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom
• Work as part of the staff team to raise standards across the school
• Help provide a calm and nurturing learning environment

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication
• Good understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children needing additional support

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Passion for working with children
• Commitment to ensuring all children make the best possible progress