Early Years Teaching Assistant

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a friendly caring well motivated person who enjoys working as part of a team. The successful candidate will have high standards for children’s achievement, behaviour and well-being. They will have good communication skills with both pupils and adults within school.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Full time hours. Permanent role.

Salary: Competitive salary available dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• Pension contribution 5%
• EV scheme with Octopus Energy
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Personal accident at work cover
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7

Job Description:

• Use strategies, in liaison with the class teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives – The Early Learning Goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities – including being able to assist with planning to enhance outdoor learning
• Be flexible and embrace the ‘in the moment’ teaching style
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Carry out observations using Tapestry with class teacher
• Support groups within the class, e.g., phonics, circle times and focused activity learning
• Duties may include helping with toileting and changing as the need arises
• Helping to develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials
• Motivating and encouraging pupils
• Attending meetings and reviews
• Any other roles as required by class teacher or member of Senior Management
• 5 days holiday club per school year
• Undertake training and CPD, as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunch time, as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities, as required, and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
• Teaching assistants are assigned to a particular class for an academic year. However, the school will deploy teaching assistants as the needs of the school dictate.
• Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude
• Be punctual and professional at all times
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.

Please see full details in candidate pack.

Candidate Pack

Application Form

Location

St David’s Prep
Justin Hall,
Beckenham Road,
Kent,
BR4 0QS

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants should apply using the Application Form and email this to hr@wishford.co.uk

St David’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.