Jobs, fresher vacancy - EYFS Learning Support Assistant • Lancashire

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Lancashire

Learning Support AssistantThe Headteacher and SENCO of an over-subscribed Primary School located in Preston are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support children within the Reception (EYFS) class.Start date: Monday 2nd December 2024Working hours: 8:30-15:30 with 30-minute breakNext steps: Please follow the instructions at the bottom of the advert to submit your application and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the role and ascertain your suitability. The successful candidate will have:The ability to relate well with children and adults and have a positive outlook.Good Numeracy, Literacy and Phonics skills.A good understanding of early child development and learning.Willingness to undertake various training to meet the needs of individual pupils. Experience of working or caring for children within a Nursery or Primary setting. Up to date knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedure.A keen interest in working within the classroom and encouraging children to flourish through supporting them during lessons.Excellent people skills and the capability to follow the direction of the class teacher.Excellent role model to young children and colleagues at all times whilst maintaining a mature and professional manner. Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:Supporting children within the classroom and preparing resources under the supervision of the class teacher.Following school behaviour policies and using positivity to manage behaviour.Assisting the class teacher and reporting back regarding any changes in behaviour and pupil progress.Following ECHP’s (Educational and Health Care Plan) in place for specific individuals.Undertaking general classroom activities such ensuring a clean and safe learning environment. Available Training:School leaders encourage Continuous Professional Development and believe in life-long learning. As a result, Senior staff regularly lead ‘in house’ CPD (continuous professional development) and the successful candidates will also have access to regular Teaching Personnel courses such as: TEAM TEACH, Effective Behaviour Management, Understanding Autism, and Learning Support.If this role sounds of interest, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.