The Reception class at Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher with the school's youngest pupils. Much of the work is play-based learning, building relationships with children and families, and recording pupils' progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage. The post is 35 hours a week over 39 weeks, with a 37-hour, 52-week full-time option, and it needs a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support the Reception teacher in delivering learning activities that promote children's development and early learning
- Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, independence and a love of learning
- Build positive relationships with pupils' families
- Assist with observing, assessing and recording children's progress and achievements
- Support personal, social, emotional and physical development through play-based learning
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom that meets the needs of all learners
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- GCSE maths and English
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Working effectively as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
Nice to have
- Experience working with young children, preferably in an Early Years or Reception setting
What’s offered
- Defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
- Life cover at three times pensionable pay
- 31 days annual leave for year-round employees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- INSET days and CPD opportunities
- Wisdom wellbeing app
- Free Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and financial advice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
