Job Description

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Early Years Foundation Stage Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Nursery Team.

Candidates should

Be enthusiastic about working with Early Years Foundation Stage children

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure

Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning object

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

We will offer the successful candidate:

A friendly and supportive environment

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children

Opportunities for continued professional development

Essential Qualifications:

Minimum Level 3 NVQ or the equivalent in childcare / early years teaching
assistant

Minimum 1 Year experience in a day care setting

Main Duties:

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs.

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/support Plans.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other staff.

Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to the teacher as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.

Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.

Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Establish own best practice and use to support others.

Assist in the supervision, training and development of other classroom support staff.

Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Assist in the specific medical and care needs of children when specific training has been undertaken.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs.

Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.

Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support

Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 19,119.00-20,740.00 per year

Expected hours: 28.75 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025