Early years teaching assistant - Randstad Education : Job Details

Are you a qualified early years practitioner? Do you have prior experience in a Nursery, Pre school orreception setting?

Are you looking for a new role that offers a work life balance?

Perhaps something part time?

If so, keep reading!

Our client is a two form entry primary academy located in the centre of Blackpool (FY1) with accessible local public transport routes and public parking options. They are a new build school with alarge amount of internal space for learning and activities. This school has an inclusive approach withmixed ability classes and a 40% SEN pupil count. They are on the lookout for a confident TA withprior SEN or care experience who has the ability to build and develop a productive relationship with apupil, providing support with their attainment, personal and emotional development. While you will beassigned to work with a pupil you will also have the chance to swap out with other TA's to encouragethe child's independence and prevent a velcro learning relationship.

Ideally you will have previous EYFS experience in a setting between 3-5 years of age, pre school ornursery experience will be valuable as many of the children are still working at lower EYFS range andrequire support in their development and learning. Personal care/ reminder to use the toilet etc will beneeded as these children are still learning the school life and routine.They are currently seeking a TA to support a Reception class Monday - Friday 8:30-1pm daily, Thehourly pay for this role is £13 -£13,50 per hour with review at AWR and April when minimum wageincreases.

Responsibilities

? Preparation of resources and activities for the whole class and 1:1 support.? Supporting continuous provision areas.? Developing cognitive and gross motor skills.? Supporting toilet training.? Collaborate with classroom teachers to organise appropriate activities.? Liaise with other professionals such as Teachers, TA, specialist support staff.? Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.? Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.? Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal developmentand confidence.

Essential requirements

? Experience of working with early years.? Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.? Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.? Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.? Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.? TA qualified.

Associated Benefits

? Local parking.? Public Transport nearby.? Competitive daily pay rate.? Weekly pay.? Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.? Access to free CPD.? Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.? CV and application support.? Discounts.? Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love2shop vouchers.

Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to anenhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today to start your career in teaching with the support of Randstad Education and the PrimarySchools. We are able to provide you with a network of opportunities in the local Primary Schools andaccess to CPD events.