Job Introduction
Job title: Teaching assistant (TA) to be based in Reception class (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Salary: Grade 4
Hours: 11 hours/ week (8.45 – 3.15pm Thursday & Friday)
Contract type: part time, temporary (1 year, 21 September 2026 – 31 August 2027)
Reporting to: EYFS/KS1 phase lead & SENCo
Closing date: Monday 21st September, 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 24th September
Main purpose:
The EYFS teaching assistant (TA) will:
>Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
>Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities
>Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management
Duties and responsibilities:
Supporting pupils
>Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
>Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
>Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
>Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
>Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans
Teaching and learning
>Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
>Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
>Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
>Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
>Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
>Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher or SEN co-ordinator (SENCO)
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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