About this Role
Location: Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft,Suffolk
Contract: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks peryear, fixed-term until 31.08.2027
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:15
Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £18,520.22 to£18,960.20
Help shape confident learners from the very start of their journey.
We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join theteam at Westwood Primary School, a nurturing primary school in Lowestoft wherehigh expectations, inclusion and strong relationships sit at the heart ofschool life. This role suits someone who combines warmth, patience andprofessionalism with a genuine commitment to helping every child thrive.Working closely with teachers and colleagues, the successful candidate willcontribute to a positive, engaging learning environment and support children'sacademic, social and emotional development. This role offers a rewardingopportunity to support children as they develop the foundations for lifelonglearning.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning within the EYFS, working withindividuals and small groups to help children make progress.
- Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under theguidance of teaching staff.
- Promote inclusion and provide targeted support for pupilswith additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs.
- Support children's wellbeing, independence, personal careand positive behaviour as required.
- Monitor progress, provide feedback to teachers, and buildpositive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.
All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checksincluding the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal recordclearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all newemployees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching andsupport staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start oftheir employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with ourculture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to fostersuccess; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping usto identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all,including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
