Reception Teaching Assistant

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JOB TITLE: RECEPTION TEACHING ASSISTANT (FIXED TERM - TILL 31 AUG 2026)

RESPONSIBLE TO: EYFS Phase Leader and class teacher

PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the teacher in delivering a high standard of care and education to our early years children

DUTIES:

A. Supporting the Children

• To promote effective learning and a high level of care by:

• Having high expectations of all children, enabling them to reach their full potential

• Promoting children's speaking and listening skills
• Scaffolding and encouraging learning in continuous provision, focus activities and group times
• Taking on the role of key person
• Motivating and inspiring children through a wide range of developmentally appropriate and stimulating learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors
• Supporting children's wellbeing and self – regulation skills
• Promoting healthy lifestyles for all children
• Having a thorough understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and child development
• Recording observations and deciding developmental next steps for children

• Supporting the team by contributing to planning meetings

• To establish and maintain caring and nurturing relationships with all children

• To support the development of a high quality, stimulating learning environment
• To understand and adhere to the requirements of the statutory EYFS Framework
• To supervise and support children at meal and snack times
• To undertake duties in connection with personal hygiene, intimate care and welfare of children
• To develop positive relationships with parents/carers and other family members as appropriate
• To treat all children, and their families, with respect and consideration, including respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds
• In line with the school's policy and procedures, use behaviour management strategies which contribute to a positive and purposeful learning environment

B. Supporting the Team

• To work as part of a team to enable children to achieve their full potential and liaise closely with other early years staff
• To support the work of the teacher, the team, and EYFS Assistant Head
• To attend and contribute to planning meetings by sharing reflections, evaluating provision and contributing ideas
• To assist in the daily setting up of equipment and resources
• To contribute to appropriate assessments, leading these where needed, and to record progress made by the children
• To participate in the evaluation of planned activities, learning opportunities and the environment
• To provide regular feedback about the children to the teacher, and team, through observations
• To attend progress meetings and feedback the progress made by individual children
• To work flexibly within the setting and be prepared to help where needed

C. Supporting the School

• To attend relevant in-service training and courses appropriate to the role
• To understand your responsibilities in terms of safeguarding and child protection; being able to identify concerns and follow all safeguarding procedures
• To adhere to all school policies and procedures
• To reflect upon and seek to improve professional practice
• To have due regard to confidentiality, child protection, health and safety, and data protection
• To be an effective role model for children, staff and the wider school community
• Any other tasks as directed by your line manager to support the department you are working in. eg. Christmas production, School trips, new intake meeting etc

Our Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children through education and personal development. Each child is unique. We encourage and support every child through their exciting journey within our trust equipping them with the skills they need for the future.

Our approach is based on sharing excellence within our trust, recruiting, training and retaining the highest calibre of staff who share our vision of enlightening, enriching, empowering and evolving a generation through education.

'Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering and Evolving generations through education'

We offer a fantastic supportive place to work along with flexible work opportunities, including hybrid working, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person