Eyfs Ta / Weymouth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a Weymouth school in Reception. The role is full-time and long-term, with start after October half term.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, development and daily routines in a busy early years classroom. The successful candidate will have experience in Early Years or KS1 if possible, and a DBS check is preferable.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Early Years or KS1 is preferable.
• DBS check preferred (Update Service)
• Reliable, patient and enthusiastic team player

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development in Reception.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups as needed.
• Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional and communication development.
• Assist with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Reception

Location: Weymouth
Start Date: After October Half Term
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant – Reception – Weymouth

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Weymouth?

A lovely school in the Weymouth area is looking for a General Classroom Teaching Assistant to join their team from after October half term. The successful candidate will be based primarily within Reception, supporting children with their learning, development and day-to-day classroom routines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to become part of a welcoming and supportive school environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to provide support across the classroom. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and communication development.
• Assisting with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff.
• Supporting the general needs of the Reception classroom.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experience working within Early Years or KS1 is preferable.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic when working with young children.
• Confident supporting children both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational setting is desirable.

A DBS registered on the Update Service is preferable, although candidates without one may still be considered subject to the relevant safeguarding checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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