Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Thank you for your interest in the post of Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant at our school. 

Our Governing body are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant who is an enthusiastic, passionate and committed professional that believes all children can achieve high standards and therefore demonstrates consistently high expectations of all pupils in all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will support the class teacher through general classroom support for pupils in our reception classes, facilitating learning through play, supporting with pupils’ personal needs as required, as well as delivering individual and small group interventions for pupils requiring additional help. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in close partnership with the Class Teacher in helping to promote the acquisition of the Early Learning Goals. Understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and expectations and knowledge of Early Reading (Read, Write, Inc Phonics) and Early Numeracy are essential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.