1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant Parttime

Job Location	River, Dover
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, part-time

Job Description

Pay: Kent Range3 Start Date: Immediate EYFS Teaching Assistant Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:15pmDo you have experience ofsupporting children in an Early Years setting Do you have a passion fordeveloping childrens speech, language and communication skills If so, this role may be for you!We are seeking to appoint aTeaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Foundation Stageteam. The role will involve using your strengths and initiative whilst workingalongside colleagues in Foundation Stage and our Specialist Resource Provisionto provide support to an individual pupil. This contract is temporary untilAugust 2020 in the first instance when funding and pupil needs will bereviewed. The ideal candidate will bepatient and motivated with some experience of supporting children with speech,language and communication needs. Are you the right person to take advantage ofthis opportunity Please make sure that your application reflects the fullrange of skills and experience which you would bring to the post, which wouldmake you the ideal candidate. The successful candidate will:

Provide support to childrensexperiences in their Foundation Stage classroom by supporting them when theyexperience barriers to communication and learning

Be able to accept guidance andsupport from colleagues in both the Foundation Stage team and in our Speech andLanguage Specialist Resource Provision, in order to work collaboratively tomeet childrens needs

Have a good knowledge andunderstanding of the EYFS profile

Have a positive outlook; bepatient and have the ability to be flexible and adapt day to day activities inorder to meet childrens needs

Have experience of working withchildren in a school or Early Years setting; including those with additionalneeds.

Have 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above,including English and Maths; or Cache Diploma in Childcare, Learning andDevelopment Level 4, or minimum qualification of NVQ L3.

A working knowledge of acommunication system such as PECSwould be an advantage but not a necessity as training will be given

Every child deserves a champion,an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power ofconnection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.We may bring the closing dateforward if sufficient suitable applications are made for this vacancy.Dont miss this opportunity!River Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanceddisclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against theISA barred list for children Closing Date: 19/10/2020 at 07:00Interviews: 22nd October 2020Information about the schoolAs a school we will offer you:

A learning community which valuesideas, initiative, positivity and creativity

Great opportunities forprofessional development consistent with your own aims and the needs of thechildren. Tell us what your aspirations are so that we can supportthem.

Inquisitive children who enjoycoming to school, are well behaved and love to learn

A warm, friendly and successfulstaff team who work together effectively and support each other in meeting theneeds of our children.

A positive, supportive andstimulating learning environment for staff and children.

Opportunities to both lead andengage in professional learning across our federation and within our LearningHub.

Candidates areencouraged to view the school in action and are very welcome to make anappointment at a mutually convenient time. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1

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