Teaching Assistant - Reception Class

Desian Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

CPD opportunities

Long-term contract

Potential permanent position

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join an EYFS team in Chester, supporting pupils in Pre-School and Reception. You will help create a nurturing learning environment, delivering phonics using Read Write Inc and tracking progress with teachers.

The role offers a long-term contract with a view to permanence, competitive pay, and full holiday entitlement. Desian Education supports CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) required.
• Ability to plan and deliver phonics interventions using RWI.
• Demonstrated ability to support children's development across learning and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Pre-School and Reception.
• Plan and deliver phonics interventions using Read Write Inc. (RWI).
• Use learning through play to promote social, emotional and developmental skills.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and Now & Next approaches.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, communication and independence.
• Track pupil progress through learning journeys.
• Record key developmental milestones and collaborate with teachers to meet needs.

Skills

EYFS experience

Phonics interventions

Behaviour management

Progress tracking

Team collaboration

Tools

Read Write Inc (RWI)

Job description

The school are looking to appoint an experienced, reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their welcoming EYFS team, supporting pupils across both Pre-School and Reception., This is a fantastic opportunity for an EYFS-experienced Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing school environment where you can play a key role in supporting children through the important early stages of their education. Your New Role: Working closely with the Pre-School and Reception class teachers, you will help create a positive, engaging and nurturing learning environment, ensuring every pupil is supported to reach their full academic, social and developmental potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across Pre-School and Reception.
• Planning and delivering phonics interventions using the Read Write Inc. (RWI) scheme.
• Using learning through play to promote social, emotional and developmental skills.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies, including positive reinforcement and Now & Next approaches.
• Supporting pupils to develop their confidence, communication and independence.
• Tracking pupil progress through learning journeys.
• Recognising and recording key developmental milestones.
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to identify and meet individual pupil needs.
  Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with an extremely inclusive and supportive mainstream primary school in Chester, which is easily accessible via public transport.
  Building positive relationships with pupils and contributing to a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's early development, whilst working alongside an experienced and supportive EYFS team.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A long-term contract.
• Potential opportunity for a permanent position.
• Full holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free training and ongoing CPD opportunities.