Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFS & KS1 - Temporary

Meynell Nursery & Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Meynell Nursery & Primary School in Sheffield invites applications from flexible, eager teachers who can adapt to classroom needs. You will collaborate with fellow teachers and be creative, strategic, and reflective in your practice.

You will work with EYFS learners, delivering an enquiry-based curriculum and striving to raise the life chances of every child through high expectations and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must have EYFS full and relevant qualification.
• 1
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills at GCSE level or equivalent.
• 2
• Training in relevant learning strategies.
• 3
• Experience of EYFS.
• 4

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about teaching and learning in the classroom.
• 2
• Collaborate with teachers and work creatively and strategically.
• 3
• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner.
• 4
• Deliver an enquiry-based curriculum to engage learners.
• 5
• Develop excellent interpersonal communication to motivate children.
• 6

Skills

Passion for teaching

Creativity & collaboration

Innovative reflective practitioner

Positive 'can do' attitude

Commitment to life chances

EYFS experience

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Communication, organisation & teamwork

Education

EYFS qualification

GCSE English & Maths (NVQ2 or equivalent)

Training in learning strategies

Job description

Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom.

• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Be able to work creatively and strategically and collaborate with teachers
• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
• Be positive, with a 'can do' attitude
• Be committed to improving the life chances of every child
• Have experience of working in EYFS
• Have excellent classroom skills including high expectations and a commitment to challenging every learner through an exciting, inspiring enquiry-based curriculum
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills that motivate and inspire children to achieve their very best
• Have highly effective communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a EYFS full and relevant qualification www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills - GCSEs or equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths.
• Training in the relevant learning strategies
• Experience of EYFS