Teaching Assistant

Drapers' Multi-Academy Trust; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on supporting children to learn, develop and reach their potential in a nurturing EYFS environment.

We welcome graduates considering a future teaching career and value enthusiasm for developing skills.Visits to the school are essential for applicants to meet the team and learn about our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within EYFS.
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career.
• Ability to support learning and wellbeing in children, individually and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support learning and wellbeing.
• Assist in small group and one-to-one activities to aid progress.

Skills

EYFS experience

Education

Graduate

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children to learn, develop and achieve their potential.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working within EYFS and understand the importance of providing a nurturing, engaging and stimulating environment for our youngest pupils. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support children's learning, development and wellbeing, both individually and in small groups.

The role may also be particularly suited to a graduate who is considering a future career in teaching and would like to gain valuable, hands‑on experience within a primary school before progressing to teacher training. We are keen to support someone who is enthusiastic about developing their skills and knowledge and who may wish to take the next steps towards becoming a qualified teacher in the future.

Visits to the school are essential as part of the application process and provide a valuable opportunity to meet the team, see the school in action, and find out more about the role and our school community.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.

Job Specification

Subject

Teaching Assistant