Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dauntsey Academy Primary School in Devizes is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Early Years Foundation Stage learners. You will run planned activities with individuals and small groups, monitor progress, and help foster independence and wellbeing within an inclusive environment.

Experience with young children and a strong focus on safeguarding are essential. This role is term-time, with DBS checks required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong organisational abilities and safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage to learn academically, socially and emotionally.
• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups.
• Work with teachers to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Tailor support to a range of learning needs, including additional needs.
• Encourage independence, development and wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to support learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Experience with young children

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

This Teaching Assistant post sits in the Early Years Foundation Stage at Dauntsey Academy Primary School in Devizes, part of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. The work centres on supporting children's learning, independence and wellbeing, running planned activities with individuals and small groups, and tracking progress. The role is term-time, 27.5 hours a week over 38 weeks, with a focus on children who have additional needs. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is needed before appointment.

What the job involves

• Support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage to learn academically, socially and emotionally
• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and small groups
• Work with teachers and colleagues to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Tailor support to a range of learning needs, including pupils with additional needs
• Encourage children's independence, development and wellbeing
• Contribute to delivery of the EYFS curriculum
• Monitor children's progress and give feedback to support their learning
• Promote positive behaviour
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Ensure every child feels safe, supported and valued
• Support the learning and development of all pupils

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with young children

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, as the post is regulated activity relevant to children
• No visa sponsorship available

Other

• Positive and flexible attitude
• Genuine commitment to helping children succeed
• Full employment history, including any periods out of work
• At least two references, the first from the most recent employer
• Application form only; CVs are not accepted