EYFS Teaching Assistant New

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.90 - £13.50 p/h

Start date: September 2024

End date: August 2025

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a teaching assistant for a primary school in Burnley, East Lancashire. Please see the job specification from the Head Teacher below:

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual who would like to join our friendly and hardworking team as a teaching assistant working within EYFS. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced teaching assistant, or someone seeking professional development. The post is full-time, and we are keen to support the appointed practitioner in their professional development.

This position is ideal for Teaching Assistants with experience in an early years setting. As the successful applicant, you will be responsible for taking on a range of duties including supporting children 1:1, leading small group interventions, managing classroom behaviour, and building relationships with pupils. The role will involve assisting with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and developing resources to support pupils in accessing their learning.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with our teachers to meet the personal, social and curriculum-related needs of pupils. We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored classroom support to our pupils.  You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning.  Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

What will your role as a Reception (EYFS) Primary Teaching Assistant involve?

· Working across (EYFS) – Focus on raising attainment and the quality of learning

· Working alongside experienced professionals and staff

· September 2024 start

Requirements:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Have experience supporting children.
• Good knowledge and confidence in the early years framework.
• Phonics experience is highly desirable.

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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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