Job Title: Reception Teaching Assistant
Location: Cheshire, North West England
Employment Type: Temporary | Term Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Reception Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years/Year 1 team at a popular, voluntary aided primary school in Eccleston, Cheshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support high-quality early years education within a welcoming village setting, working closely with teachers to foster confident, resilient, and independent learners. Vetro also has a range of other job opportunities available across the Wirral, in a variety of settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting high-quality teaching through purposeful play, adult-led learning, and well-planned continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
- Promoting children's communication and language development through high-quality interactions, sustained shared thinking, and rich vocabulary.
- Delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics sessions to support early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress to inform next steps in learning.
- Supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), SEND, and other additional needs, adapting provision as required.
- Promoting children’s independence, self-regulation, and school readiness through consistent routines and high expectations.
- Contributing to an enabling learning environment that reflects children’s interests and supports all areas of development.
- Working collaboratively with families and external professionals to support children’s overall development.
- Contributing to self-evaluation and continuous improvement to maintain high standards of provision.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters.
- Experience supporting children within early years or KS1 settings.
- Knowledge of supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
- Ability to promote the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning through high-quality interactions.
- Evidence-informed practice and a commitment to professional development.
- High expectations for every child and a dedication to inclusive practice.
- An enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding training.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay with weekly wages and no payroll charges
- Support from an education-led consultant with a personal approach
- Free training opportunities to enhance your skills
- Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500
- 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
- Holiday pay (weekly or in a holiday pot)
- Contributed pension scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.
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