Job Description

EYFS Teaching Assistant (Reception)

Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Lancaster

Hours: 8:45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Friday. January 2025 until July 2025.

Salary: 14.20 per hour

Are you passionate about early years education and shaping young learners' futures? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join lively and hard-working Reception team in Lancaster. This position is to start in January 2025 on a long term, ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Assist in implementing daily phonics sessions, utilizing your knowledge and experience to enhance children's reading skills.
• Provide individual and group support to children, ensuring every child reaches their potential.
• Contribute to planning and delivering creative activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Carry out general TA duties, including preparing resources, tidying up, and supervising outdoor play.
• Observe and assess children's progress, contributing to their learning journeys.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within EYFS, particularly in a Reception class.
• Strong understanding and experience of teaching phonics (e.g., Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds).
• A caring, patient, and positive attitude with a passion for supporting young learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Work in a school that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

If you are ready to inspire young minds and contribute to our nurturing Reception environment, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education url removed or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our youngest learners!

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.'