EYFS Teaching assistant required

Teaching Vacancies; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Crewe is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support teaching for reception and Year 1 pupils. The role requires a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and experience in early reading instruction. The successful candidate will join a caring team, contribute to a vibrant learning environment, and support pupils with diverse needs. Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development is essential.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Pleasant learning environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and KS1 Curriculum.
• Experience in teaching phonics and early reading.
• Dedication to support pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for reception and Y1 pupils.
• Work collaboratively within the classroom environment.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS Framework

Teaching phonics and early reading

Support for pupils with SEND

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive behaviour management

Ability to work independently and in a team

Innovation and resourcefulness

Energy and enthusiasm

Sense of humour

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our caring and supportive school. This post will primarily be to support the teaching and learning for our reception and Y1 pupils within the classroom environment. A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and pedagogy is required. The applicant will be required to work as follows: Monday to Friday from 8.35-3.25 with a 30-minute lunch break. A job share would be considered.

The successful applicant will

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and KS1 Curriculum
• Have experience of teaching phonics and early reading
• Be dedicated to support pupils with SEND
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and positive behaviour management
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be innovative and resourceful
• Have energy, enthusiasm and drive
• Have a sense of humour and fun

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and cohesive staff team
• Pleasant, modern learning environment
• Extensive outdoors with forest school
• Strong links with the community
• Enthusiastic young learners
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.