EYFS Teaching Assistant

ISC group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the West Midlands, UK, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the learning needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Candidates should have QTS, NNEB, or a relevant Level 3 qualification. The role involves planning and leading activities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding measures, and fostering a positive learning environment. The school offers various benefits including ongoing professional development and free lunches during term time.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Free lunch during term time

Access to fitness facilities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent involvement in professional development.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 – 7.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading and participating in activities to support children's learning needs.
• Adhering to child protection procedures at all times.

Skills

Effective communication and listening skills

Planning and leading activities for children

Education

QTS, NNEB or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Qualifications/Professional Development

• QTS, NNEB or Level 3 qualification as defined by the Department for Education as being suitable for the EYFS
• Evidence of recent involvement in professional development

Experience and skills

• Experience of planning, leading and participating in activities to support the learning needs of children in the EYFS, either in groups or 1-1
• Effective communication and listening skills

Knowledge

• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles
• Sound knowledge of early childhood development
• Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 – 7
• Sound knowledge of “Talk for Writing” would be desirable

Personal attributes

• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships
• Sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community

Benefits of working at our school

The Blue Coat School is a diverse and vibrant community. We pride ourselves on cultivating a staff community who are innovative and dynamic teachers, knowledgeable and passionate support staff, and creative, forward-thinking leaders.

All staff have access to a range of benefits including ongoing CPD, a delicious free lunch each day during term time, remuneration on fees, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, use of fitness facilities, social and wellbeing events and free on-site parking.

Support Staff are enrolled into a direct contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions and associated benefits.

A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.

A full job description and person specification for the post can be viewed in the Information Booklet. Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Noel Neeson, should be returned to [e-mail] by the stated closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare a short phonics or mathematics intervention activity for a small group of children, and attend a formal interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school on the day. At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School. All other attributes will be assessed using the contents of the application form, at interview and with the professional references.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.

The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.