EYFS Teaching Assistant - Inspire Learning & Wellbeing

Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cecil Road Primary & Nursery School in Gravesend is seeking a Teaching Assistant (preferably EYFS) to 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.

You will work with individuals or small groups, help pupils understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils, and assist with behaviour management and pupil wellbeing.

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, 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
• Ensure that you keep up-to-date with all School Policies.
• Record basic 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
• Invigilate exams and tests
• Assist with pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate. Physically assist pupils in activities (may involve lifting, where mobility is an issue)
• Assist with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist / teacher.

Job description

Cecil Road Primary & Nursery School in Gravesend is seeking a Teaching Assistant (preferably EYFS) to 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.

You will work with individuals or small groups, help pupils understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils, and assist with behaviour management and pupil wellbeing.