Teaching Assistant For Reception

PK Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class at a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role focuses on developing confidence, independence and early learning skills in EYFS.

You will work with the class teacher to provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help phonics, literacy and numeracy through play while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills for staff, children and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to support varied learners across EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Help develop early phonics, literacy and numeracy through play.
• Encourage learning through play and independent learning.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Childcare qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

PK Education is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class at a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills, with the potential to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher with engaging activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Help develop early phonics, communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Encourage learning through play, positive behaviour and independence.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.

Requirements:

• A relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children in an Early Years or Reception setting.
• An understanding of the EYFS curriculum and learning through play.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

PK Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.