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EYFS Teaching Assistant Role at a Primary School in Blackburn
Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident and knowledgeable EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a small, successful primary school in Blackburn. This is a great opportunity for a recently qualified EYFS TA or an experienced Teaching Assistant to secure a long-term role where they can contribute to the development of the children and be part of a dynamic staff team. The role is full-time, starting as soon as possible, and will continue until the end of this academic year.
The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to provide children with an inspirational and broad educational experience. Children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities and are encouraged to become independent learners. The successful candidate will support children with additional needs, including potentially autism, although undiagnosed due to the child's age. Responsibilities include working with groups and individuals on learning, play, and craft activities; contributing to the daily classroom operations; making resources; carrying out assessments; and managing behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing specific support and interventions across all curriculum areas
* Leading groups in activities in core areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths, and Writing
* Supporting individual learning and development activities
* Preparing resources and classroom areas
* Conducting assessments and recording data
* Assisting with daily routines for children
* Engaging children in learning and play activities indoors and outdoors
* Liaising with parents
Role Details:
* Location: Blackburn
* Duration: Ongoing
* Position: EYFS TA
* Working hours: 08:45 to 16:00 daily
Experience, Training, and Qualifications:
* Previous experience in a UK primary school setting
* Supporting in Early Years, or holding Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree, or similar
* Up-to-date Safeguarding and Prevent training within the last 12 months (free online training available through Prospero)
Eligibility Criteria:
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS registered with the online update service or willingness to apply for a new one at a cost of £46
* Provision of two professional references from the past 2 years
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