Teaching Assistant 1:1 - EYFS

The Role

We are looking for a friendly Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher to facilitate the active participation of a high needs child 1:1 in the academic and social activities of the school.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Fully committed to the role of working alongside a pupil with Additional Needs
• Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experienced in supporting children with emotional regulation difficulties
• Experienced at supporting children in developing their social interaction and social communication skills
• Experienced in helping children to understand risk and how to keep themselves safe
• Experienced in working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Motivated, energetic and has a flexible and innovative approach to learning
• Passionate about providing the best opportunities possible for our children
• Committed to working as part of a hard-working and dedicated team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Calm and patient
• Organised and efficient

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Practical and proactive, able to manage a variety of tasks

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Working at St Helen’s means becoming part of a supportive and close-knit staff team. Benefits include:

• Working closely with the class teacher and a dedicated staff team
• A friendly village school community where everyone knows each other
• A collaborative environment where staff help and support one another

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central to our work. The successful candidate will share this commitment. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying

Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying and outline the skills, qualities and experience you can offer.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact Amie Lill, School Business Manager at: [contact hidden]

More information about the school can be found at: https://www.sthelensprimary.org/. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online search, medical check and two satisfactory references.