About this role
The Learning Partnership, together with the Principal, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for An Early Years’ Teaching Assistant to join our reception team. We are looking for a skilled candidate who is committed to our vision and values, is reliable and resilient, and is passionate about helping our pupils thrive. The successful applicant will have key experience in working with Early Years’ pupils.
What does the role involve?
Supporting the class teacher in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
Working with individual pupils and small groups to support learning, development and engagement
Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of resources and learning activities
Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development
Observing pupils and contributing to assessments and progress records
Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Supporting children with routines such as transitions, playtime and lunchtime where required
Providing class cover for the class teacher when necessary
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
Adhering to safeguarding, behaviour and school policies at all times
The successful candidate will hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent) and have prior experience supporting pupils in an Early Years’ setting.
About the Trust
What can we offer you:
Employee Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme and "TLP Perks," including salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, cars, and technology Professional Growth: Bespoke professional development through our School Improvement Framework Supportive Leadership As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.
The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and working towards menopause friendly status.
The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.
For further information regarding this role, please contact: [email protected]