Early Years Teacher Assistant (Aged 3 ? 5) for Academic Year 2021/22

The Early Years Teacher Assistant should have the following qualities
- experience of working in an Early Years setting or with Early Years aged children (3-5 years);
- understanding of the age related expectations for children in the Early Years;
- open to children learning through play;
- ability to see learning opportunities in children?s play and have the skills to develop this;
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- have an understanding of teaching and learning strategies;
- be professional in approach and set good examples;
- be conscientious, efficient and organised;
- give high regard to Health and Safety;
- actively seek to improve their practice and participate in Training and Development;
- have high regard to creating a high quality learning environment;
- maintain the confidentiality of information.

The Early Years Teacher Assistant will
- be responsible to the Assistant Principals (Junior);
- be line managed by the Year Team Leader with day to day direction from the Class Teacher;
- work closely with the Class Teacher to provide stimulating learning opportunities for the children;
- work closely with the Class Teacher to provide for student?s learning, social and personal needs;
- work with other professionals in meeting the needs of students;
- attend staff meetings and training and development sessions as required.

The Early Years Teacher Assistant?s role is a class based position. The Early Years Teacher Assistant will
- support the school?s Philosophy and Objectives;
- take an active part in all class and year group activities;
- work with groups and individuals on learning tasks;
- observe and interact with children during Active Learning and comment on their progress;
- assist in the assessment of students and suggest provision linked to children?s interests;
- prepare materials and resources for indoor and outdoor learning opportunities;
- assist in the setting up and maintaining of an efficient and well-ordered learning environment;
- take an active role in classroom administration;
- assist in, ?Home Communication?;
- participate in training and development activities;
- undertake lunchtime and after school duties in accordance with the duty roster;
- participate in, ?You-Time!? Activities;
- follow the Early Years positive behaviour management strategies;
- provide individual support for students.

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