Foundation Stage One-One Teaching Assistant

Job role:

You will work alongside Teachers to support the educational, social and developmental needs of children. You will help enable children to achieve and be successful, take ownership of, and support the shared responsibility for the well-being, education and behaviour of children. As a Teaching Assistant you treat all pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to the professional position.

Successful candidates will be positively committed to shaping and changing the lives of children.

This role involves being a strong team member and having the ability to work in partnership with all stakeholders.

Job Description: The role will involve working in the Foundation Stage department:

Main responsibilities:

• ·         Supporting learning (small groups and 1 to 1) in and outside of teacher input

• ·         Supporting pupils with additional needs with their specific learning goals

• ·         Contributing to the EYFS assessment processes

• ·         Delivering high quality continuous provision

• ·         Helping children to develop both socially, emotionally and academically

• ·         Supporting pupils with their phonics and reading

• ·         Providing verbal feedback to pupils, helping to move their learning on

• ·         Promoting the inclusion of different cultures and life experiences

• ·         Managing behaviour and routines with the academy behaviour policy

• ·         Preparing resources and play activities

• ·         Carrying out medical duties (training will be provided)

• ·         Supporting children for part of lunchtime

• ·         Contributing to the safeguarding culture of the academy and ensuring children are safe in school

• ·         Contributing to the Foundation Stage staff team effectively

The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following- please also refer to the attached Job Description

• ·         Safeguarding
• ·         Teaching and learning
• ·         Working collaboratively
• ·         Health and welfare of children
• ·         Break and lunchtime duties

E     An up-to date understanding of the EYFS is very desirable but induction and training will be provided including First Aid and Child Protection. This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Person Specification: Please refer to the attached document.

Visits: To discuss the role further or to arrange a visit please contact our Co- Principal via email: office@cvpa.school or telephone 01494 535 564

         Application and Selection Process:

As part of the application process we invite applicants to complete the mynewterm application form, referring to the job description and person specification detailed above.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

Deadline: 16th July 2024 12:00 pm

Interviews may be offered prior to the closing date, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.

For more information about our Academy please visit our website: https://www.cheppingviewprimaryacademy.org/Office/Job-Vacancies/

Shortlisting:

Candidates will be notified if they have been successful. Interviews may be offered prior to then, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.

Chepping View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates