1:1 Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

Are you an inspirational, driven, and enthusiastic Primary School Teacher who is looking to make a long-term, positive difference to the lives, progress and development of children? If so, we want to hear from you!
Prospero Teaching are looking for a resilient and experienced Teacher to work in one of our fantastic Primary Schools in Sunderland on a full-time and long-term basis from either April 2024 or September 2024. Applications from ECTs are welcome and there will be opportunities for part of the ECT qualification to be completed whilst in the role. There are opportunities across KS1 and KS2, depending on the preference and experience of the successful candidate.
The role will involve planning and delivering lessons to full classes with the support of Teaching Assistants within lessons. A key part of the role will be to differentiate lessons appropriately and work effectively alongside other members of staff to ensure all pupils are able to make progress and are taught in a way that is suited to their individual needs and learning styles. Another key part of the role will be to build positive relationships with pupils and other members of staff to ensure challenging behaviour is managed in a positive, proactive, and consistent manner.
It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both Pupils and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives and progress of children every day.
This role will involve:
- Planning and teaching engaging and informative lessons that inspire pupils and allows all pupils to make progress.
- Building positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
- Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner
- Differentiating lessons appropriately to suit the needs and earning styles of all pupils.
- Using varied methods of assessment to assess pupil progress
- Displaying high levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with children.
- Working effectively with Teaching Assistants to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience
This role requires:
- An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
- QTS and Primary Teaching experience.
- Experience of short, medium and long-term planning
- Experience of utilising a range of methods to assess pupil progress
- Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
- Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to build rapport
- A positive and resilient attitude towards Teaching and work
- Experience of Teaching within the UK
- A genuine passion for Teaching
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A commitment to CPD
you are interested, please apply asap as the school are looking to recruit promptly so an early application is encouraged!