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Experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Wakefield
Date posted : 30/09/24
  1. Full Time
£83.85 - 95.00 per day

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Class Teacher / Early Years Coordinator / Headteacher

Job Purpose:

To assist in the educational and social development of children in the EYFS, working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Classroom Support:

    • Assist in planning and implementing a curriculum that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
    • Support children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis as needed.
    • Help set up and organize learning activities and environments, ensuring a variety of materials and resources are available.
    • Observe and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records of their development.
    • Provide feedback to the class teacher on children’s progress and any areas of concern.
  2. Child Development:

    • Foster a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of each child.
    • Encourage children to develop independence, self-confidence, and a love of learning.
    • Support the development of language, literacy, numeracy, and other foundational skills through play and structured activities.
    • Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, dressing, and feeding, ensuring children’s health and safety.
  3. Behavior Management:

    • Promote positive behavior and implement the school’s behavior management policies.
    • Use positive reinforcement and appropriate strategies to manage challenging behavior.
    • Encourage good manners, respect, and cooperation among children.
  4. Parental Engagement:

    • Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress and well-being.
    • Participate in parent meetings, open days, and other school events as required.
  5. Administrative Duties:

    • Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment.
    • Assist with record-keeping and administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance registers and updating individual learning plans (ILPs).
    • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of displays and visual aids in the classroom.
  6. Professional Development:

    • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in early childhood education.
    • Reflect on personal practice and set goals for continuous improvement.
  7. Health and Safety:

    • Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, adhering to school policies and procedures.
    • Conduct regular risk assessments of the learning environment.
    • Report any concerns regarding child protection or welfare to the designated safeguarding lead.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Essential:

    • Relevant qualifications in early childhood education (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Early Years Education and Care).
    • Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Desirable:

    • Pediatric First Aid certification.
    • Experience with children with special educational needs (SEN).
    • Knowledge of the EYFS framework and current best practices in early years education.

Personal Attributes:

  • Caring, patient, and nurturing.
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about early childhood education.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and proactive.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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