Teaching Assistant Early Years (Temporary)

We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant to support the learning and social emotional needs of pupils within our Early Years cohort for this year.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for:

• Developing pupils’ Social, Emotional and Mental Health Skills.
• Supporting the individual needs of identified pupils.
• 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 all children access it appropriately.
• Contributing to Education Health Care Plan meetings and review/writing of Relational Support Plans where appropriate.
• Contributing to My Plan meetings with SENDCo where appropriate.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the class teachers, SENDCO and school leaders to lead and organise activities for pupils within the Foundation Stage unit.  They will support their specific learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs at an appropriate level for all individuals to be able to access the curriculum and have a safe and enjoyable experience in school. 

This will be a fixed term contract while the cohort remains in our 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.