Experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant

4 weeks ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
Job Title: 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.

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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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