Salary: £22,070 FTE
Location: Primary school just outside Launceston
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (Initially with Teaching Personnel, transitioning to a school contract)
Start Date: w/c 6th January 2025 (or sooner, if possible)
Hours: 12 hours per week (Mondays and Thursdays)
Term Time: 38 weeks (Support Staff Only)
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team at a primary school just outside Launceston. This is a temp-to-perm position, starting with Teaching Personnel before transitioning to a permanent contract with the school.
In this role, you will work closely with the Pre-School/Nursery Manager, sharing the responsibility for caring for and assisting with activities for early years children. You will help in the practical organisation of pre-school activities and group work, while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and educational progress of the children.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support individuals or groups of children across all areas of learning, under the direction of the Pre-School Manager, to help develop their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills.
* Assist with planning, evaluating, and delivering learning activities in line with the Early Years Framework and Development Matters in EYFS, encouraging children to work towards Early Learning Goals.
* Monitor and document children's progress through observations, providing feedback to the Pre-School Manager and parents.
* Engage children by supporting their interests and helping them access planned activities, including the use of IT resources.
* Assist with day-to-day practical activities, such as tidying, serving snacks, and helping with personal hygiene routines.
* Create and maintain a vibrant learning environment by preparing and updating wall displays.
* Provide support to children with specific learning difficulties, ensuring they can fully access the EYFS curriculum.
* Accompany children on outings and administer minor first aid or prescribed medications as needed.
* Promote good behavior and self-discipline in line with the nursery’s positive behavior policy.
Minimum Requirements:
* Experience in early years settings or working with young children
* A strong understanding of the Early Years Framework
* Patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach
* Strong communication skills for working with children, staff, and parents
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* A valid DBS on the update service, or willingness to complete a new DBS check
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing and vibrant early years setting, with the chance to progress from a temporary to permanent position, helping shape the development of young learners in a supportive environment.
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