EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Academy; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Banbury is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support early years practice, help pupils engage with activities led by teachers, and contribute to a safe, caring learning environment.

The role involves safeguarding duties, assisting with personal care where needed, providing feedback on pupil progress, and supporting pupils during visits and school activities in contracted hours.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe and comply with safeguarding policies.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping unwell, distressed or unsettled pupils.
• Assist pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement and progress.
• Support pupils during and outside lesson time as required.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Job description

The Academy Committee of St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury, seeks to appoint a talented EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

• To keep all children safe and comply with child protection and safeguarding policies.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell distressed or unsettled.
• To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives .
• To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement and progress.
• To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets.
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• To be aware of the planning of work and activities.
• To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc as required. Support to the school
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required
• To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
• To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.

To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity