Reception Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to support a Reception class at a Primary School in the Bartley Green area. This role is to start after Easter and will continue until the end of the academic year.

This is a full-time position working 8:15am–3:15pm, which includes supporting Breakfast Club from 8:15am–8:45am. You will work as part of the Early Years team supporting teaching and learning in Reception. The school follows the Little Wandle Phonics scheme, and there may also be opportunities to provide intervention support across other year groups.

The school provides a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.

Responsibilities as an EYFS Teaching Assistant:
· Supporting teaching and learning in a Reception class
· Assisting with phonics delivery using the Little Wandle scheme
· Supporting Breakfast Club provision
· Delivering small group and intervention support
· Helping to create a safe and engaging learning environment
· Following the school’s policies and procedures

Required Skills and Experience:
· Early Years qualification preferred (minimum Level 3)
· Experience working in EYFS, ideally Reception
· Understanding of early phonics teaching
· Calm, proactive and supportive approach
· Commitment to promoting an inclusive learning environment

Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
· Competitive daily rate of pay
· Holiday Pay – 12.07% accrued for PAYE candidates
· Pension Contributions
· Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
· Refer a Friend bonus scheme
· Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

This position is based in the Bartley Green area, with good public transport links and access from Quinton, Northfield, Harborne and surrounding areas.

If you are available after Easter and interested in this position, please apply now or contact Olivia for more information – we would love to hear from you.

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