Level 2 EYFS Teaching Assistant

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Job Details Wren’s Nest Primary School is based in the heart of the Black Country in Central Dudley. It is a successful school with a growing pupil roll of 550 pupils. We are a dynamic and exciting school with a passion for making a difference and improving outcomes and achievement for every child.

We have a skilled team of highly committed and professional teachers and leaders who work hard. However, there is always much to do and we are always reflecting, improving and developing our school. As part of our ongoing journey, we are now looking to recruit a part-time teaching assistant to work with, motivate and support our younger children, in an outstanding EYFS setting.

We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (16.25 hours) who has what it takes to truly make a difference to children.

To become part of our team as a Level 2 EYFS Teaching Assistant you will need to:

• Have high expectations of yourself and the children you work with.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to share your classroom practice with others.
• Be highly organised and motivated.
• Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Have experience of working within an EYFS and play an active role in the Foundation Stage team.
• Demonstrate the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice.
• Have experience of delivering and evaluating speech and language and other interventions.

The working hours are 16.25 per week (afternoon session)

£21,404.46 - £22,231.95 (pro rata)

Key Features To undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning and to assist a teacher in the management of children and the learning environment. To support teaching staff in the development and education of children including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. Understanding and/or experience of the teaching of early reading through phonics.

Main Activities Include

• Assist children with personal hygiene routines including toilet training, changing of incontinent /sick children, dressing and undressing.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children (normally up to 8) within the setting.
• Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher support children with sensory and/or physical impairment.
• Under the instruction/ guidance of a teacher support children with non-specific learning difficulties.
• Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher support children with behavioural, emotional and social development needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of school policies relating to pupil behaviour.
• Under the instruction/guidance of a teacher /external agency worker support children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Assist children in the use of resources including ICT.
• Engage children in motivated by following their interests as well as direct planned activities.
• Support children on an individual and group basis is raising standards within key basic skill areas of learning as well as extending other learning where appropriate.
• Support individual education plans.
• Supervise and provide particular support for children, including those with special needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Establish a friendly and flexible approach which facilitates the development of effective relationships.
• Provide feedback to children in relation to their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher.

Contact Kerry Morris on 01384 818515

Closing Date - Friday 22nd August 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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Attached documents Application pack_ Level 2 EYFSTeaching Assistant_Aug 25.pdf

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