Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Description

A Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent (Fenton) have approached Empowering Learning to recruit a Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis.This Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant position offers secure work from April until July with the potential to extend following a successful three month period. This Stoke-on-Trent school are looking to appoint a Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistantto support in the mainstream classroom as well as work on a 1:1 and small group basis with Early Years students. There is potential however to allocate the Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant to a particular year group should you have a preference anddemonstrate a natural ability to succeed in the role.Hours: 8:45 - 3:15With children only recently returning to full-time education, a number of students having encountered difficulties reintegrating into mainstream education following the impact of the pandemic. This Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant role requiresa nurturing, empathetic and compassionate approach with a long-term focus on ensuring children are able to bridge the gap in attainment they suffered during Covid.The school has an Good Ofsted rating and following its last inspection received plaudits on its commitment to improving behaviour, stretching higher ability students and improving outcomes for Pupil students. Behaviour at this school is good witha focus on positive reinforcement and a nurturing approach. SLT are supportive and take pride in integrating new staff, enabling them to reach their full potential and support students in reaching theirs. The school also has fantastic facilities for sportand creative activities and is a particularly inclusive school.What you will need in order to successfully apply for this Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant role:DBS on the Update Service or a willingness to apply for oneStrong knowledge of the Early Years framework is essentialStrong understanding of PhonicsTwo most recent professional referencesRight to work in the UKAvailable of at least two days a week - there is flexibility on full/part-time for the right person, there is an opportunity for graduates to combine this position around their studiesSix weeks experience working in a similar background - Previous experience in schools, care, residential support and nurseries is idealThe school are interested in post/undergraduates ideally from an education degree setting although all applications will be considered on an individual basis.The benefits of this Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant role:Excellent rates of pay- above market average - we believe in paying the best people the highest ratesLikely to secure a permanent position - due to the nature of the role the school require consistency for the student, therefore it is highly likely if you are successful in this role you will secure a permanent positionHighly responsive and dedicated consultant with 5 years experience working in sec/sen/pru/pri schools in a number of teaching, pastoral and support roles - available day and night!Progressive career - several of our staff have progressed through the ranks at our schools into safeguarding, pastoral and child protection rolesA great place to start your education career if you have recently graduated or are still in study. There is the opportunity to give talks to your fellow students on your experiences if you wish, something which would look amazing for your cv!Please contact or call / to discuss further.

Keyskills :
KS2KS1SEN Teaching AssistantPrimary Teaching AssistantEarly Years Teaching AssistantSEMH Teaching Assistant