Teaching Assistant: EYFS

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly yearsWorking patternFull time: 38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week; actual salary £24,383.15-£25,084.35Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£29,001-£29,835Pay scaleGrade 3 (Inner London)Additional allowancesPerformance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Harris BenefitsWhat skills and experience we're looking forHarris Primary Academy East Dulwich is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children, including those with SEN. The successful candidate will be involved in first aid related matters and have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.We would like to hear from you if you have:Qualifications to degree level or equivalentBasic knowledge of SEND and learning barriersSome knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behavioursKnowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.What the school offers its staffHarris Primary Academy East Dulwich is one of East Dulwich's newest schools and is part of The Harris Federation of Schools which has an established track record of high standards. In 2017, the Academy was graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by OFSTED.Children are at the heart of all we do. We are a happy, welcoming and inclusive school, supporting a rich diversity of families in our area. Our vision - Achieving Success Together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children's development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child's education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent. In recognition of the work in this area, the school received UNICEF's Rights Respecting School Award in 2017.Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.Further details about the roleYour role will include:Supervising and supporting identified children, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learningAssisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategiesAssisting in evaluating identified children's progressProviding detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needsLeading small group sessions and interventionsAttending to children's personal needs where required, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare mattersSupporting with behaviour managementContributing towards a purposeful and supportive learning environment.Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goalsAssisting with the supervision of children out of lesson times, such as playtime and lunchtime dutyEstablishing good relationships with children, acting as a role modelPromoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children, supporting difference and ensuring that all have equal access to opportunities to learn and developSupporting children with their learning and development in areas such as literacy, numeracy, Key Stage and/or subject specificEncouraging children to interact with others and engage in activitiesPreparing and clearing the classroom assisting with the display of children's workPreparing and maintaining equipment and resources and supporting children in their useUndertaking record keepingEstablishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carersProviding general administrative supportCommitment to safeguardingThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.