EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Description: We have a vacancies available for Teaching Assistants to work with our children in Pre School and Reception, salary to be negotiated depending on experience. You will be responsible to the Sendco/Associate Dean of EYFS. This position is term-time only. JOB PURPOSE To support the teaching staff and work with other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils. This role will involve one to one support. Skills and Qualifications NVQ level 2 or higher qualification Understanding of the GCSE curriculum Competent ICT skills Cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children An effective communicator with staff and children Ability to work well as part of a team. Desirable Further qualifications up to and including QTS Evidence of CPD Evidence of using ICT to enhance learning Evidence of training and experience in supporting pupils with SEN Proven record of contributing to a successful team PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Using acquired skills, to support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning, particularly for SEN pupils 2. Provide input to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for an individual to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans 3. Supervise the activities of individuals and groups both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy 4. Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding any Individual Education Plans and emotional wellbeing support for pupils 5. Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils’ wellbeing 6. Record pupil informati