EYFS Teaching Assitant

The Academy Committee of St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Banbury, seeks to appoint a talented EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To keep all children safe and comply with child protection and safeguarding policies.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell distressed or unsettled.
• To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives .
• To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement and progress.
• To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• To be aware of the planning of work and activities.
• To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc as required. Support to the school
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required
• To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
• To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
• To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity