EYFS Teaching Assistant (Full-time) (Temporary) in Bolton

or via our careers webpage The Quill C of E Trust – Career Opportunities JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant EYFS
RESPONSIBLE TO: EYFS Assistant Headteacher
PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the EYFS team in delivering a high standard of care and education, ensuring excellent foundations for our pupils.
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 for a group of children
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 Areas of learning and child development
Writing observations and deciding developmental next steps for children
Supporting the teaching 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 supervise and support children at meal and snack times
To undertake duties in connection with personal hygiene, intimate care and welfare of children
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
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 EYFS team, and EYFS Assistant Headteacher
To attend and contribute to planning meetings by sharing reflections, evaluating provision and contributing ideas
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
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 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
Christmas Production, School trips, new intake meeting etc
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.
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.
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.39 per hour