Job Title: Level 2 School Early Years Teaching Assistant - Reception Class

Location: Lancaster

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Hours: Full-time. 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Temporary, Maternity leave - until July 2025

Closing Date: WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2024

A well established, vibrant and welcoming school, providing high-quality care and education to children aged 2-11 years are looking for a permanent Level 2 Early Years Teaching Assistant for their Reception class.

Their dedicated team is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Job Role

As a level 2 TA, you will play a key role in:

• Providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children.
• Planning and implementing a range of creative activities to promote the development of each child in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Observing and assessing children's development, maintaining accurate records of progress.
• Working closely with parents and carers, sharing updates on children's progress.
• Supporting the team to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Delivering phonics sessions to groups of children

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities tailored to the needs and interests of the children.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are adhered to at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Contribute to team meetings, planning, and ongoing development of the nursery.
• Promote inclusion and support individual learning needs.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years - Essential
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A caring and patient nature, with a passion for working with children.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and would like to join their team, please submit your CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'