Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Fixed term contract for the duration of the academic year at Hayward’s Primary School.

We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant to support the general learning of pupils in our Early Years classes, with particular focus on providing support for specific pupils as the need arises. 

The successful applicant will have responsibility for:

• Developing pupils’ Social, Emotional and Mental Health Skills.
• Working with class teachers and other teaching assistants to provide effective support in the classroom.
• Working with parents/carers where required.
• Supporting the delivery of the curriculum and helping the children access it appropriately.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the class teacher and school leaders to lead and organise activities for pupils within an Early Years class, and to support the learning needs at an appropriate level for individuals who joined our Early Years cohort in September to be able to access the curriculum and have a safe and enjoyable experience in school.

This will be a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year to support the additional workload in the Early Years unit.

We offer:

•             Enthusiastic, friendly and well behaved pupils

•             A dedicated, warm and friendly staff team

•             A commitment to professional development and career progression

Application form and job details are available to download from the school website or by request by emailing our school business manager at kbrett@haywards.devon.sch.uk

Applications must be completed in full and returned by 12 noon on the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references, as well as an online search.