EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Nurture & Inspire

Braddock CofE Primary School; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local authority pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Gym membership discount

Training and development

Job summary

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. You will assist in the educational, personal and social development of children under guidance, with a focus on Early Years and SEN support.

The successful candidate will work term-time, 8.35am to 3.20pm, Monday to Friday, in a caring environment that values collaboration and the Church of England ethos. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Passionate about working with Early Years children including SEN.
• Flexible, proactive and patient.
• Able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Work well as part of a caring team, under the direction of a Class Teacher.
• Recognise the varying needs of individual learners and adjust tasks accordingly.
• Contribute to our Church of England ethos.
• Is passionate about children’s learning.
• Has a rich knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and how pupils learn.
• Is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching practices.
• Has experience of working within an Early Years environment.
• Has experience of setting up and managing groups of pupils during focused learning activities.
• Has experience in supporting teaching and learning for groups of pupils.
• Secure high quality relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to each and every new day.

Responsibilities

• Aid students on their educational journey.
• Support personal and social development of children under supervision.
• Work under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. Headteacher, EYFS lead, SENCo, Class Teacher).
• Contribute to the wider school ethos and community.

Skills

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

1:1 support

Team player

Patience

Creativity

Job description

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. You will assist in the educational, personal and social development of children under guidance, with a focus on Early Years and SEN support.

The successful candidate will work term-time, 8.35am to 3.20pm, Monday to Friday, in a caring environment that values collaboration and the Church of England ethos. Training and development opportunities are provided.