EYFS Teaching Assistant New

The Head Teacher and SENCO of a reputable Primary School located in Garstang are on the look-out for an experienced practitioner to work alongside a child who has recently joined the school in September 2024 within the Early Years. This is a full-time role Monday-Friday, term time only working from 8:45-15:15, there may be occasions where you may be required to support the SENCO during meetings with outside agencies.  

The child who will be transitioning into Primary School responds well to smiley faces, scaffolded tasks, a positive influence, and a patient manner. The Head Teacher and SENCo are looking for a compassionate practitioner and can accommodate for Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications. To be considered you must hold a Childcare, Teaching Assistant or Health and Social Care related qualification. The Head Teacher has also expressed she is particularly interested in candidates who have experience of using PECS, this skill set would be advantageous however not essential. Knowledge of working alongside younger children would be beneficial for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fantastic school where children are eager to learn. There is also the potential for a permanent contract and to work alongside the child throughout their Primary School years, making this a very rewarding role.

If this role sounds of interest, please click ‘apply now’ and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps. This role is to begin from 4^TH November 2024 (or ASAP.) 

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