11 Oct
Teaching Personnel
Wigan
Job description
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a highly regarded 2 form-entry Primary School in Wigan that requires an EYFS Teaching Assistant for additional support.
This role involves working closely with the class teacher to support children within the class.
Key responsibilities include :
- Providing general classroom support
- Delivering small group intervention sessions
- Working in the outdoor provision, and completing baseline assessments and learning journeys.
In the new Reception intake, there are two pupils with educational health care plans, as well as several pupils who are not school ready’.
The EYFS unit is well-equipped, featuring a state-of-the-art outdoor provision area.
The class teacher is highly experienced, having been in post for over 10 years, and there will also be another full-time TA with extensive experience in early years.
Further information :
- This role is for 5 days per week, from 08 : 45 to 15 : 30, Monday to Friday, with the expectation that the successful candidate will continue on a long-term temporary contract.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a well-established, high-performing Wigan Primary School.
- The position is confirmed for at least 9 months, potentially extending to 12. This school has previously used Teaching Personnel to recruit permanent staff.
Candidates must have recent experience working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Experience delivering Read Write Inc.
or Letters & Sounds Phonics is desirable but not essential. Applicants must hold at least a Level 2 qualification to be considered for this role.
If you are interested or would like further information,
then please don’t hesitate to apply with an updated CV using the link below or call the team on 01942 355 059.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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