Eyfs Teaching Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Manor Wood Primary School

Manor Wood Primary School

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Manor Wood Primary School Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Manor Wood (formerly known as Carr Manor Primary) is a thriving, multi-cultural, high achieving school in North Leeds, located on the Moortown/Meanwood border.

We are seeking to employ two class support assistant to work in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

We are looking to employ enthusiastic and committed practitioners to start or further their career with us.

The Foundation Stage is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach where children are leaders in the direction of their learning.

Crucially, you need to have a love for being with young children, find joy in working alongside them and to marvel at their achievements.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, has a good sense of humour, is a team player and is committed to their own development as an early years practitioner.

In return we will offer:

An opportunity to work within a unique, outstanding and inspiring Foundation Stage setting
Recent winners of, 'The Nursery World Awards 2021 for the best Early Years in a School.'
A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
A team that puts children at the heart of learning where anything is possible.
Children who have a thirst for learning and a love for working as a team.

The positions are temporary with the possibility of a permanent contract.

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Job Description - EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant Level 1

Pay Range:
A1/B1 - (pro-rata)

Responsible to:
The Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher/FS Team Lead/Class Teacher

The generic job description for a Teaching Assistant at our school is defined below.

The person appointed to this role will carry out these duties as well as defining a role within the school that supports the changing needs of the pupil(s) as they arise.

You will therefore need to be flexible.
Teaching Assistants supporting children with Special Educational Needs will need to create a close working relationship with the family.

Role:

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Main Duties:

To attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil's work.
To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
To provide administrative support
To support pupils to understand instructions
To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
To support pupils in using ICT as directed
To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
To attend relevant meetings as required
To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Any Special Conditions of Service:

No holidays allowed during term time.

There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school.

No smoking policy.

The post will be for 195 days working Term Time Only, 34 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm and Wednesday 8:30am to 5:00pm to attend staff meeting.

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