1:1 Teaching Assistant EYFS

Do you want to make a difference and change lives? Are you a proactive, enthusiastic, and engaging individual? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching are working with a fantastic Primary School in Sunderland (SR6) who are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in EYFS on a 1:1 basis. The pupil has Downs Syndrome. A key part of the role, therefore, will be for the successful candidate to show resilience and excellent relationship-building skills to build a positive rapport with the pupil.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday. For the right candidate, there is the strong possibility of the role becoming permanent. The hours of work for the role will be 08.30-15.30.

The role will involve supporting the pupil with their learning and communicating effectively with Class Teachers to ensure appropriate strategies are used that are suited to the individual needs and learning styles of the pupil to allow them to engage with their learning and make excellent progress.

It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both pupils and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day.

This role will involve:

• Supporting a pupil in EYFS with Downs Syndrome with their learning on a 1:1 basis.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner.
• Building positive relationships with Class Teachers to support pupils and discuss/implement strategies and learning activities.
• Preparing resources for lessons.
• Supervising pupils at break times and lunch times as required.
• Having a "hands on" approach to supporting the pupil in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form a positive rapport with pupils.

This role requires:

• A passion and genuine interest for supporting children in EYFS with SEN.
• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• A recognised Teaching Assistant/Childcare qualification (minimum Level 2)
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A caring, proactive, and positive nature
• Experience in classrooms supporting students. Again, this is not essential.
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.
• A genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.
• An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with children.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the school are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP.