Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Connex Education; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide essential support for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This role involves working closely with a child requiring 1:1 assistance, ensuring their educational needs are met in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in EYFS and a good understanding of special needs, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. Join a supportive team committed to the growth and development of every child, and seize the opportunity to make a real difference in their educational journey.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training for modern classrooms

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a school or similar setting.
• Hold a relevant qualification in EYFS or SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs.
• Liaise with the special needs co-ordinator to meet pupils' needs.

Skills

EYFS experience

1:1 support

Knowledge of Special Needs

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in EYFS

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – EYFS and 1:1 Classroom Support

Redcar & Cleveland

Up to £550 per week

About the role

Connex Education is working with a mainstream primary school in the Cleveland area who are looking for a Teaching Assistant, working with a child with the schools Early Years Cohort, taking on some 1:1 key person responsibilites. Start date is ASAP and is expected to needed until the end of the academic year and possibly into the next academic year.

About the school

The primary school is based in Redcar area and focuses on creating a nurturing and positive environment where every child can grow and excel. They are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will be a key person and 1:1 support for a number of pupils with additional needs. You will be involved with education health care plans and liaising with the schools special needs co-ordinator to ensure pupils needs are met. Working within this school you will be met by a welcoming team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants working within the schools specialist area. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is happy working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.

Assignment Details

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, the right candidate MUST be able to work form 8:30am – 3:30pm. Experience working within EYFS is essential for this role. The school may be able to accommodate part time hours, therefore if you can work 3 full days per week or 5 mornings per week you are still encouraged to apply.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package compromising over 19 courses
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom

Person Specification

• Hold a Relevant Qualification in EYFS, SEND or Teaching Assistant – desirable
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting
• Be confident working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Good Knowledge of different types of Special Needs
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience

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