EYFS Qualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a 'Good' Primary School. In this full-time role, you will assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting students on a 1:1 basis, focusing on phonics, maths, reading, and writing. With a competitive hourly rate and the potential for role extension, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about education and children's welfare. Join a supportive environment committed to high standards and safeguarding practices, where your contributions will make a real difference in young learners' lives.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Must have a childcare qualification and experience in a Primary School setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and support students individually.
• Encourage positive learning attitudes and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Experience in Primary School setting

Knowledge of Early Years Curriculum

Behaviour management

Phonics support

Maths support

Reading support

Writing support

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

- Full-time role

- April start

- Competitive rate of £13.75 - £14.50 an hour

- Experienced in a Primary School setting required

- BB1 (Blackburn)

- Must have a childcare qualification

Teaching Personnel are currently working alongside a ‘Good’ Primary School in the BB4 area to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant. The role is to commence immediately and will initially run for a half-term with the view for this to be extended further for the right candidate.

In this role, you would be required to:

• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of lessons
• Work across both classes (approx. 28 pupils) to encourage a positive attitude to learning
• Assist in the management of behaviour
• Work with children on a 1:1 basis to provide extra support where needed, specifically targeting phonics, maths, reading, and writing abilities.

High standards of behaviour are of paramount importance across the school; therefore, the successful candidate must be confident in following the school’s behavioural policy. Experience within a Primary School setting is essential, with experience preferable. The individual appointed must have an in-depth knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and be passionate about education.

If this sounds like the ideal employment opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to call our office on 01772 386242 or email, attaching an updated CV and stating the role you are interested in.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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