EYFS Teaching Assistants
Level 3 Hourly rate £12.45 - £12.85
30 hours per week (8.30 am - 3.30 pm)
1 x permanent post
1 x temporary post until 31st August 2025
Term time only
Are you an enthusiastic, inclusive, and reflective individual with a passion for supporting children’s learning and development? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a desire to make a positive impact on young lives? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as an Early Years Teaching Assistant!
About Us
At Millbrook Primary School and Nursery, we believe in creating a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all our children. Our ethos is centred around trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour, recognising the unique needs of each child and fostering positive relationships.
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to support our youngest learners in their educational journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years team to assist in creating a safe, engaging, and enriching learning environment that promotes the development and well-being of every child.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities that meet the diverse needs of Early Years children.
* Work with small groups and individuals, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Assist with the personal, social, and emotional development of children, promoting resilience and independence.
* Build strong, supportive relationships with children, understanding behaviour as a form of communication.
* Provide help with practical aspects of classroom management, including setting up resources, tidying, and ensuring health, safety and welfare standards.
* Collaborate with teachers and the wider support team, including pastoral and attendance staff, to ensure each child receives holistic support.
* Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and contribute to assessments as required.
* Uphold the school’s trauma-informed and relational behaviour approach, and be able to respond to children calmly, empathetically and positively with consistency.
* You must have a strong ability to reflect on your practice and the motivation to continually improve your knowledge and skills.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children, patience, and understanding of early childhood development. Experience in a similar role or setting is beneficial but not essential; what matters most is your dedication to the well-being and development of our children. You will:
* Be enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and supporting their development.
* Engage in and promote high-quality interactions with children.
* Have a reflective and adaptable approach, willing to continually improve and grow professionally.
* Be committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of all learners.
* Be a confident communicator both verbally and in writing.
* Be a proactive team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
* Be eager to engage in CPD and stay updated on the latest educational and Early Years practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and supporting their learning.
* A relevant qualification (such as a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or equivalent).
* A good general standard of education including GCSE English and Maths to Grade C or equivalent.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents.
* Understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches, or willingness to learn and embrace our school’s ethos.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and supportive school culture.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and welcoming school environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A chance to be part of a vibrant school community committed to inclusivity and innovation.
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and are ready to grow both personally and professionally, we would love to hear from you!
Millbrook Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). This post also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006 as the post requires work with children in the EYFS.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To book a tour, please click on the following link and confirm your attendance: https://forms.office.com/e/n8UkSqt2UF
To Apply
Applicants must complete an official Telford and Wrekin Education application form. CVs will not be accepted. Please see attached forms.
As part of your personal statement, we request you outline your experience to date and why you would like to work at Millbrook Primary School and Nursery. We also suggest that you read our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies before applying for this post. These are available to view on our website: Home | Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
All completed application forms should be emailed to millbrook.recruitme@taw.org.uk.
Closing Date: Noon– Friday 22nd November 2024
Interview Date: Week Beginning 25th November 2024
Attached documents
Information about Millbrook
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
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