Teaching Assistant - ref. o4085603

• Location: Morecambe
• Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Salary: From £13.43 per hour
• Start Date: 28th October.
• Maternity Cover until July 2025 (or when the postholder returns).

We are looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team, working with the Reception class. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum, continuous provision and how it can enhance learning. If you are proactive, flexible, adaptable, and hardworking, we would love to hear from you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum within the Reception class.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities that promote learning through play.
• Work closely with the teaching staff to implement educational activities and monitor student progress.
• Engage with children to facilitate learning and development through play and structured activities.
• Delivery of daily teaching of systematic synthetic phonics to small groups.
• Adapt to the varying needs of the children and the classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating educational setting for the children.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is desirable
• Good understanding of continuous provision and its impact on learning.
• Proactive and able to take initiative within the classroom setting.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the children and the school.
• Hardworking and committed to the role of a Teaching Assistant.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay starting from £13.43 per hour
• Full-time hours with a consistent schedule (27.5 hrs per week)
• Immediate start in a supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

To apply for this EYFS Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV, detailing your experience with the EYFS curriculum and your interest in this role.