Academic Appointments are recruiting for an energetic, dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to work with a popular and vibrant EYFS team across 2 of our partner schools nr Harrogate. The semi-rural school sites lead to a well-embedded, outdoors approach to play and learning and a large amount of time is spent in the arts and discovery areas, including Forest and Sensory Garden areas. To this end, we are seeking individuals with boundless enthusiasm and a sense of adventure and fun to underpin the learning of our pupils and forge important relationship with staff, parents and carers. It is an advantage to either have, or be willing to undertake, Paediatric First Aid Training early on in September, as well as being knowledgeable and enthusiastic in the support of pupils with additional needs. The role may involve periods of time working 1:1 with pupils to support learning. The school is a popular one, well-regarded and over-subscribed, but still maintains a local village presence and a focal point for local residents. Academic standards and expectations are high and children make excellent progress. The school is proud of its approach to teaching and learning, as well as recognising individual learners and embracing a diverse range of personal learning and developmental opportunities. Do you…… * Bring energy, commitment, enthusiasm and ambition to our school? * Involve children as active learners wherever possible? * Employ a creative and pupil-led approach? * Show a commitment to outdoor learning and to giving the children opportunities to work with nature? * Show a secure understanding of the EYFS learning goals * Encourage children to reflect on their learning and clarify next steps? * Provide useful feedback to the class teacher about learning outcomes, challenges and successes? If you do and you are looking for a full-time role, with the potential to go from Supply to Contract after 1 term, then this role could be for you! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing. Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website. Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business