Teaching and Learning Assistant KS1

Hunloke Park Primary School; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunloke Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic early years practitioner with experience in a primary EYFS setting and SEN. You will understand the EYFS framework, support planning and delivery of engaging activities, and work to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

The role involves safeguarding responsibilities and personal care support when needed. You will contribute to creating a warm, inclusive environment, communicate professionally with parents, and

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in an early years setting and SEN experience.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and families while communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning across all EYFS areas.
• Support children with personal care needs when required, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and families; communicate with parents and carers as appropriate.
• Provide targeted support for children with additional needs following SENCO guidance and individual plans.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Relationship building

Communication & teamwork

Caring & safeguarding

SEN awareness

Education

Level 3 Teaching & Learning Qualification

Early years qualification (GOV.UK)

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

To be successful in this role you will have experience working with young children and in an early years primary setting, along with SEN experience. You will also have an understanding of the EYFS framework and child development, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

We are looking for someone who is warm and patient, with a nurturing approach, has commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, will support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences across all EYFS areas of learning, support children with personal care needs when required, maintaining dignity and respect, contribute to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and families, communicate professionally with parents and carers when appropriate, following school procedures and provide targeted support for children with additional needs, following individual plans and guidance from the SENCO.

Essential:

• Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification, which is UK approved as full and relevant by the Department for Education
• (Check an early years qualification - GOV.UK)
• Suitable Level 2 Qualification in English or equivalent

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Paediatric First Aid training.
• Knowledge of behaviour-support strategies and early intervention approaches.
• Safer Eating and Safer Sleep training.
• DFE Early Years and child development training