EYFS Teaching Assistant

Lessness Heath Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lessness Heath Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with our teaching and support staff to mentor and inspire pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum learning.

You will help prepare classrooms, create displays, and support pupils with tasks, including 1:1 and group assistance. The role involves monitoring behaviour, providing emotional support, and contributing to pupils' social development. A Level 3 qualification and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Level 3 qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with children and parents/carers.
• Outstanding numeracy and literacy skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, support and inspire pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum learning.
• Help prepare classroom and learning spaces and create displays.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils and monitor engagement and behaviour.
• Assist with a wide range of classroom and school activities and help pupils become independent learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy & literacy

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Term time only + 5 inset days. (39 weeks per year).
Hours: 32.5 per week, 8.15 am to 3.45 pm (1hr lunch break)

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non curriculum based learning.

Throughout the day, you will help prepare the classroom and learning spaces, create displays and exhibitions of the children's work, and prepare for different activities.

You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social development, and you will inform other staff about any issues.

You will be vital part of the team in helping them become independent learners, stay focused and engaged in the tasks and lessons set by the teacher, help explain different tasks and activities, assist with a wide range of classroom and school-based activities, and provide 1:1 and group support to pupils. This may include listening to children read, reading to them, or telling them stories.

About You

Trustworthy, enthusiastic, energetic, well-organised, and self-motivated and a passionate individual dedicated to ensuring all children are supported to achieve their best.

You must hold at least a Level 3 qualification.

With excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with children and parents/carers.

You must possess outstanding numeracy and literacy skills and have a genuine passion for making learning engaging and irresistible for children. Adaptability to support the individual needs of each child is crucial.

Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a high level of professionalism are also key requirements. A

Experience working with children across the primary curriculum, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs, is desirable, however if you have experience and a commitment to continuous improvement of your own practice, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are proud to offer:

• Working for a Trust focused only on Primary education, committed to staff professional learning and development

• An ambitious school management team and dedicated, professional and determined staff.

• Highly motivated, happy children, keen to learn and develop

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing across the Trust and school.

• Excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces.

Potential candidates are invited to contact the school to arrange a visit. This does not form part of the recruitment process.