EYFS Teaching Assistant - Support & Grow in Reception

The Education Space; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Havering Schools is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team in a Reception class. The role involves supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one settings, indoors and outdoors, to help them meet EYFS goals and participate in targeted interventions.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher, using initiative to plan activities and create simple resources. Close collaboration with the EYFS Lead, SENDCo, parents, and external contacts is essential.

Qualifications

• Good Maths and English skills, at least GCSE level 4, or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people, including children with additional needs.
• Have high expectations of all pupils.
• Have a secure understanding of early childhood development.
• Be a committed and flexible team player, willing to learn from others and share ideas.
• Be an ambitious person, keen to develop their own expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a Reception class within the EYFS team.
• Work with small groups and individuals, indoors and outdoors.
• Lead specialised interventions where needed.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, EYFS Lead, SENDCo and parents to support learning.

Skills

Maths

English

Team player

Initiative

Education

GCSE 4 in Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

Havering Schools is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team in a Reception class. The role involves supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one settings, indoors and outdoors, to help them meet EYFS goals and participate in targeted interventions.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher, using initiative to plan activities and create simple resources. Close collaboration with the EYFS Lead, SENDCo, parents, and external contacts is essential.