EYFS Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Teaching Vacancies; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support the classroom environment and contribute to the welfare of students. You will provide assistance to teachers, support individual learning needs, and engage in activities that foster children's emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to education and child development, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere where all students feel valued and supported. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Valuable role in the school community

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to assist with diverse learning needs.
• Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups.
• Assist with classroom management and student welfare.
• Provide support for educational visits and activities.

Skills

Supportive role in education

Behavior management

Understanding of child welfare

Communication skills

Basic ICT skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Core Purpose

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher or Practitioner in EYFS.

To provide support for the student’s welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
• To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
• To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following

• Record pupil data.
• Support children’s learning through play.
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using basic ICT.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy.

In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail].

To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is one where everyone is valued and encouraged to take an active role in our school community. We believe positive role models and strong, supportive relationships help children feel safe and secure enough to take the risks necessary to learn. The skills, knowledge and dedication of all of our staff and community volunteers help to enthuse and motivate our children to achieve their very best and we provide a varied and exciting curriculum tailored to the needs and the interests of the children.

Children from across the community are welcomed and valued as they enter our school. We ensure they are safe and able to flourish within our nurturing Christian ethos based on distinctive Christian values of Kindness, Love, Respect, Honesty, Forgiveness and Perseverance.

Our children are inspired by rich and exciting learning opportunities and encouraged to grow, physically, spiritually and emotionally through the experiences they have and the choices they make.

Our children leave us as independent, resilient individuals who know themselves, respect others of all faiths and none and have an intrinsic love of learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.