EYFS (Pre-school) Teaching Assistant at Pomphlett Primary School

Pomphlett Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomphlett Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a caring and dedicated Pre-School Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. You will support our youngest learners with engaging activities, help monitor progress, and promote a positive, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide support for all children, including those with SEND, and contribute to lesson planning and classroom organisation. A collaborative and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• At least one year’s experience working within a primary school setting.
• Recent experience supporting individual pupils, small groups and whole-class learning.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire young children.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
• Recent experience within an EYFS setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning activities.
• Help create a stimulating, supportive and well-organised learning environment.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing across the nursery provision.
• Assist children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Contribute to lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Help monitor and record pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide intimate care where required.
• Accompany children on educational visits and school activities.
• Undertake first aid responsibilities within the setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivate young children

Team collaboration

EYFS experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

1+ year primary school experience

Job description

About this Role

Are you passionate about giving childrenthe very best start to their education?

PomphlettPrimary School is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Pre-SchoolTeaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This is a fantasticopportunity to support our youngest learners during a crucial stage of theirdevelopment and make a real difference to children's educational and personalgrowth.

We areseeking an individual who is committed to creating a positive, nurturing andinclusive environment where every child can flourish. The successful candidatewill work closely with our teaching staff to deliver engaging learningexperiences and provide support for all children, including those with SpecialEducational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning activities.
• Help create a stimulating, supportive and well-organised learning environment.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing across the nursery provision.
• Assist children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Contribute to lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Help monitor and record pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide intimate care where required.
• Accompany children on educational visits and school activities.
• Undertake first aid responsibilities within the setting.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• At least one year's experience working within a primary school setting.
• Recent experience supporting individual pupils, small groups and whole-class learning.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire young children.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
• Recent experience within an EYFS setting.

Why JoinPomphlett Primary School?

At Pomphlett Primary School, we pride ourselves onproviding a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for bothpupils and staff. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated teamwho are committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm,kindness, resilience and a sense of humour to our school community.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust isa family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated todelivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their startingpoint or background. Our Trust's mission is:

Togetherwe will...

work with our children, families, andcommunities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD andopportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharingresources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about theposition, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attachedrecruitment pack.

Please note, the closingdate is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interviewat the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves theright to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primaryschools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust inPlymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the LivewellSouthwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supportingthe wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies toensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff toshare this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references willbe sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will berequested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautionsthat are unspent. Guidance will be given to thoseshortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.