EYFS Teaching Assistant Colne

Justteachers Ltd; Colne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Colne is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children in a Reception setting, helping the class teacher keep pupils on task and engaged.

The role focuses on enabling child-led and adult-led activities, assisting with phonics and early literacy, and observing pupil progress, with desirable Paediatric First Aid and EYFS experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in EYFS settings is preferred.
• Solid understanding of child development and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support child-led and adult-led activities in Reception.
• Assist with phonics and early literacy tasks.
• Support outdoor provision and play activities.
• Observe and record pupil progress to aid teacher planning.

Skills

Phonics support

Early literacy support

Observation and recording

Outdoor provision support

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

Experience in EYFS

Understanding of child development

Job description

A nurturing primary school in Colne is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children within a Reception setting.

About the role: The need will be an additional support for a new cohort of children to school and help the class teacher to ensure all children are on task.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support child-led and adult-led activities.
• Assist with phonics and early literacy.
• Support outdoor provision.
• Observe and record pupil progress.

Pre-requisites:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable, but not essential)
• Experience within EYFS.
• Good understanding of child development.