EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

START ASAP - 5 days a week South Leicestershire

Working hours 8:30- 3:30 Monday to Friday

Term time Only

Suporting SEND pupils in Primary School

I am recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work 1 to 1 with a child with special educational needs in Foundation stage in a welcoming Leicestershire school.

This role is varied, and the school is looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual, able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

You will be working to support a SEND pupil under the supervision of the teacher/SENCO. The school is looking for a flexible yet resilient person with a caring nature who enjoys working with children. Experience with Autism and early years would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will :

• be resilient and adaptable
• have excellent communication skills,
• be self-motivated but also works effectively within the support staff team and with teachers and parents.
• enjoy working with children, helping them develop skills and learn effectively.

Are you experienced in :

• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability

In return the school can offer:

• A calm and purposeful working atmosphere
• Well-behaved children
• A knowledgeable and supportive staff team, who work well together and are happy to help and support the growth of colleagues
• Good opportunities for personal and career development

You will need:

• Competency in English and Maths
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualified or above and have experience of working in an early years setting.
• Previous childcare experience.
• a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• a can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team
• a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

If you interested in this opportunity, please call Reena on (#####) (phone number removed) for more information or apply now with your CV

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All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.