Teaching Assistant and Play Leader

St John's Church of England Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years and aid their development.

The role focuses on engaging learners, maintaining positive relationships, and contributing to a cohesive team with good behaviour management and initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's development and learning.
• Experience with children in Early Years.
• Ability to deploy strategies to engage learners with the curriculum creatively.
• Very good numeracy and literacy skills.
• NVQ3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during lunchtime, including wet weather lunchtimes.
• Establish positive relationships with children.
• Contribute to a friendly, caring and cohesive team.
• Demonstrate good behaviour management and initiative.

Skills

Child development

Early Years experience

Curriculum engagement

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Child welfare focus

Education

NVQ3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

• Knowledge and understanding of how to support children and aid their development;
• Have experience working with children in particular Early Years;
• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively;
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills;
• NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course (desirable) or equivalent qualification or experience;
• Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated and cohesive team;
• Have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
• Good behaviour management
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas