Year R Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Langstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education provider in Cosham is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to support a small group of children with Special Educational Needs in Year R. The role requires experience with young children, ideal in an EYFS setting, and a nurturing attitude. Candidates will work closely with teaching staff in a rewarding environment aimed at helping children thrive. The position is temporary with potential for permanence and requires a valid DBS check.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in an EYFS or Reception setting is preferred.
• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs in the Reception classroom.
• Work closely with the class teacher to create a structured learning environment.
• Help children with learning, communication, and social development.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to support children with routines

Patience and nurturing attitude

Teamwork and ability to take direction

Job description

Year R Teaching Assistant - SEN Support

Primary School, Cosham

Start Date: January

We are looking to appoint a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to work in our Year R (Reception) class at our primary school in Cosham, starting in January.

The role involves supporting a small number of children with Special Educational Needs within the Reception classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help provide a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment, supporting children with their learning, communication, social development and independence.

Successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young children, ideally in an EYFS or Reception setting
• Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Be patient, calm and nurturing
• Be able to support children with routines, learning activities and play-based learning
• Work well as part of a team and take direction from teaching staff

This is a rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys working with young children and helping them thrive in their first years of school.

To apply:

Please submit your CV.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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