EYFS Learning Assistant

Ash Hill Primary School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Hill Primary School in High Wycombe is seeking an ambitious EYFS Learning Assistant who supports early years children and helps build a lifelong love of learning. The role involves working closely with the class teacher and Early Years Leader to develop foundations for future learning.

We value reflective practice, strong relationships with staff, parents and the community, and a commitment to the wellbeing and professional growth of our team.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to own development.
• Ability to support learning and behaviour in EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring children's learning and progress under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Support EYFS learning activities and daily routines to foster a nurturing environment.
• Contribute to maintaining a warm, caring classroom that supports wellbeing and positive relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Education

A Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you an ambitious and supportive EYFS Learning Assistant?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective and committed EYFS Learning Assistant who understands the importance of the foundation years in providing children with the building blocks they need to succeed in life.

This is an exciting opportunity to be an EYFS Learning Assistant at our wonderful school, helping to nurture our school’s youngest children and support them to develop a lifetime love of learning.

Ash Hill is a school that is committed to providing the best for every child in our care. We are innovative in our approach, and ensure that everything we do is purposeful. We are a school driven by our values; consideration, honesty, responsibility, determination, resilience and community mindedness. We believe in preparing our pupils for an ever-changing world. At Ash Hill we are growing minds for learning, crafting skills for life. If you share our vision, we welcome your application.

About us:

The school owes its success to a hardworking, passionate and motivated team and pupils that respond well to teachers and support staff who take the time to build relationships with them. We are committed to the wellbeing and professional growth of all our teaching staff.

Our Early Years phase is well resourced and provides an excellent provision for our youngest children, as well as being a warm and inviting working environment.

We are proud of our caring, nurturing and dedicated Early Years team that work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children in our care. You will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years Leader as part of this ambitious team committed to achieving the very best at all times.

About you:

• Reflective and committed to your own development
• Good interpersonal and communication skills that will help to maintain positive relationships with all staff, parents and the community
• High expectations for all children and determination to support children with their learning and behaviour
• Ability to help the class teacher monitor learning and progress through various strategies, including short and long observations
• A Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable, but not essential
• Finally, a good sense of humour and an understanding that no two days are ever the same!

This is a full-time post. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm.

Salary dependent on qualifications