Teaching Assistant - Foundation Stage - Beechcroft Infants School

The Blue Kite Academy Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Beechcroft Infants School in Swindon invites applications for a Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant. You will support children's learning, development and wellbeing, working 25 hours per week during term time, with a temporary contract until August 2027.

You will work under the Class Teacher, help manage pupils, foster an inclusive and positive learning environment and collaborate with colleagues to support transitions and safeguarding across the school.

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner with commitment to going the extra mile for children.
• Creative, innovative and inspirational in supporting learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher with teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Provide general classroom support and assist with managing pupils.
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and positive learning environment.
• Support inclusion and ensure equal access to learning opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with children and support individual needs.
• Promote safeguarding and work with colleagues for a positive learning environment.

Skills

Outstanding practitioner

Creativity

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Foundation Stage

Are you a kind, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to join our successful and supportive school community?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning, development and well‑being within our Foundation Stage.

This is a Classroom Teaching Assistant position, working 25 hours per week, term time only. The role is temporary until August 2027.

The Role

Working under the direction and supervision of the Class Teacher, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning and helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging environment for all children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Class Teacher with teaching and learning activities within the classroom.
• Providing general classroom support and assisting with the effective management of pupils.
• Helping to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and positive learning environment.
• Supporting the inclusion of all pupils and ensuring that every child has equal access to opportunities to learn, develop and achieve.
• Building positive relationships with children and supporting their individual needs and development.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children within the school.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to a positive and successful learning environment.

We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming team and school community, last graded Good by Ofsted in March 2024.
• A warm, caring and positive working environment with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-motivated children.
• An attractive school environment, with dedicated outdoor space for every classroom.
• Good-quality resources and opportunities to support your professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and development of young children.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner who is committed to going the extra mile for children.
• Always sees the best in children, including during challenging times.
• Is creative, innovative and inspirational in their approach to supporting learning.
• Approaches every child with consistency, patience and kindness.
• Is committed to working positively with parents, carers and the wider school community.
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Has a good sense of humour and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is a positive, reliable and enthusiastic team player who is committed to making a difference.

If you are passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date October 6th at 3pm, Interviews TBC.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Beechcroft Infants School will shortly be joining The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well‑being support.