L3 EYFS Teaching assistant - Permanant

•Responsible for record keeping and sharing of information with the nursery manager for a key group of children

•Lead activities for a group of children, indoors and outdoors on a daily basis

•Complete activities linked with children's individual extended support plans and EHCPs

•Undertake intervention support for small group and individual children and feedback to class teacher.

•Support within the classroom environment to ensure that children are accessing learning.

•Support children through snack times and lunchtimes.

•Being a champion, advocate and voice for students, valuing their opinion and involvement in school activities.

•Support children with life skills and personal hygiene where necessary. 

•Liaise with class teachers and SENCO’s to feedback progress towards personal targets.

•Follow school systems of recording to ensure that they are rigorous, accurate and in line with school/Trust policies. 

•Monitor and respond to the school reporting systems (CPOMS) to ensure that incidents are followed up and dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner.

•Complete case studies and intervention logging to show progress of individuals and small group intervention support. 

•Meet with professionals to discuss progress as part of reviews. 

•Promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

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•Represent the school by liaising with external agencies, colleagues and multi-agency teams as required.

•Explore and build relationships with other educational providers that would be of benefit to the school, children and parents.

•Support handover to and from parents in the morning and afternoons

•Participate in SPD alongside staff, working collaboratively and sharing ideas. 

•The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.

•To undertake any additional responsibilities and duties, commensurate with the post, as requested by the Headteacher. 

•To maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

•Support the vision, ethos and policies of the Trust, ensuring the school meets all statutory safeguarding requirements.

•Any other related duties and responsibilities as may arise

Experience of working with primary aged and/or Early Years children 

Level 3 TA qualification 

Up to date knowledge of teaching strategies to support children with Special Educational Needs.

Experience in working with children including disadvantaged children to secure the highest outcomes

Experience of delivering interventions to support progress in attainment in Reading, Writing and Maths 

Has worked successfully with children, parents and staff

Has experience of working effectively with children in Early Years 

Has experience of working in classroom settings offering support so that children can engage and succeed in their learning.

Excellent time management, motivational and communication skills that inspire high ambition throughout school.

A highly effective person who is able to work as part of a team.

Personal skills to establish excellent working relationships with all members of the school and wider community

Conviction that all children can succeed and a commitment to securing the highest care for all.

The personality to engage and enthuse staff, children and parents.

Be flexible and approachable, remain resilient under pressure and show a positive and energetic attitude to work.

An ability to analyse and interpret information to make informed decisions and exercise good judgement

Be personally committed to the development and welfare of every child

A commitment to the safety and safeguarding of children and staff.

Show total commitment to the school’s wider community.