EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Full Time, term time only

Pay scale - Grade 5 (salary is pro rata; actual annual salary is in the region of £17,263 - £18,919)

Trinity is a warm and welcoming Church of England Primary School, offering a calm and happy place to learn. There is a strong sense of community and support within the school and our Christian values of care, courage and respect are at the core of everything we do.

Main purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils to help work towards building the foundations of their education in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Duties and responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has prior experience working in an EYFS setting, preferably in a Reception class
• Has prior experience working with Reception aged children, supporting learning in early reading and early maths
• Is willing to help contribute and help set up the EYFS classroom environment
• Has worked constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles & responsibilities and your own position within these
• Has the ability to relate exceptionally well to children and adults.
• Has the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Self motivated
• Understands the EYFS and Development Matters Framework
• Understands semantic phonics and have had some experience delivering phonic activities to small groups. Build a positive relationship with the pupils, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Assist with the development and delivery of education
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning
• Communicate effectively with other staff members & pupils
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

 Other areas of responsibility

·        Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

 Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

If you feel you would enjoy the opportunity that this role would offer, we would be delighted to hear from you. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office:

Tel 01491 575887 or email SBM.3254@trinity.oxon.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 29 November 2024

Interviews on receipt.

Trinity Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the DBS.

We carry out online searches for any applicants that are shortlisted in line with KCSIE 2024 guidelines.