Early Years Learning Support Assistant
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 5RE5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Term time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30pm to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Pay scale
- B1 to B3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a friendly and nurturing individual looking for the opportunity to be part of a hard-working and caring team within an exciting and inclusive church school? Then we have the school for you!
Kingsclere CE Primary School is seeking an experienced and passionate Early Years Support Assistant to work alongside colleagues in the EYFS class to create a stimulating, safe and caring teaching and learning environment. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a key figure in fostering a welcoming and supportive environment and developing learning opportunities for all the children. Your warm demeanor and ability to work proactively will be paramount.
Kingsclere CE Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted January 2019) with ‘‘polite and friendly pupils who show respect for one another throughout the school’. Our caring ethos is fostered through ‘timely and effective care to our pupils by all members of our school community’.
The main purpose of the Early Years Learning Support Assistant role will be to:
- supervise and actively engage children in a variety of learning and play activities
- provide close support to pupils who may encounter challenges within the classroom
- collaborate effectively with fellow team members to ensure cohesive support
- adapt your support and teaching approach to meet the diverse needs of the children.
We are looking for an individual who has:
- a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage or who is very keen to develop their knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- experience of working in an Early Years environment or who would be keen to develop their experience
- the skills to create inviting and challenging enhancements to continuous provision
- a genuine passion for supporting and engaging all children
- excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning:
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
- direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
Planning:
- contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, where available
- prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
- communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
- contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
- with the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety
- promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
- look after children who are upset or have had accidents
Professional development
- help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
- take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
- work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
- be required to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note: the above is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a EYFS Support Assistant will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- motivated and happy pupils who understand the importance of learning
- a friendly and caring school community including staff, parents/carers and governors, who all work hard to support our pupils
- training and ongoing development in your career at whatever stage including further training opportunities as an Early Years Support Assistant practitioner
- an inclusive Church school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed
- a supportive and hard-working staff team with a good sense of humour!
Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is recruited.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- l.dudman@kingsclere.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01635298583
Primary School
Arranging a visit to Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.dudman@kingsclere.hants.sch.uk.
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