Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Looking to make a positive impact on young children? St Richard’s Voluntary Catholic Academy is recruiting an Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Apprentice!
Are you passionate about working with young children and supporting their development? St Richard’s Voluntary Catholic Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, kind, and resilient Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting children within the EYFS and to help them reach their full potential in their early years of education.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote the welfare, health, and safety of children and young people by assisting in maintaining a safe learning environment for pupils and staff.
- Provide support to teaching staff with routine administrative tasks.
- Supervise and provide particular support for individuals and groups of pupils, including those with SEN, disabilities, personal needs, or EAL, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Assist in developing and implementing Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
- Foster children’s intellectual development, helping them acquire cognitive and learning skills.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, interacting with them according to their individual needs.
- Promote inclusion, engagement, and active participation of all pupils in learning activities.
- Encourage pupils to develop their self-esteem, independence, and thirst for learning.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and mentoring to help children improve academically, socially, and behaviourally.
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including assistance with toileting, feeding, dressing, exercises, and mobility.
- Provide first aid as necessary and ensure the first aid kit is up-to-date.
- Assist in maintaining a purposeful, orderly, and supportive classroom environment.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
- Support the monitoring, marking, and recording of pupils’ work, using the school’s tracking data.
- Develop classroom displays and assist with the use of ICT in learning activities.
- Promote good pupil behaviour, addressing conflicts and incidents promptly in line with school procedures.
- Support the development and implementation of speech and language programmes and intervention groups.
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health, safety, and data protection.
- Support high levels of attendance and punctuality.
- Participate in out-of-school activities, trips, and other school events.
- Contribute to discussions with parents and carers under teacher supervision.
- Help with the supervision of pupils during break times, lunch, and before/after school.
Skills & Knowledge
- Kind, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
- Willingness to work within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and support children with high needs.
- Resilient and patient, as working with high-needs children can be demanding.
- Prepared to assist with personal care, including changing nappies when necessary.
- Excellent communication skills and good use of vocabulary.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively within a team.A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
Key Info
Employer: St Richard’s Voluntary Catholic Academy
Location: Hull, HU9
Wage: £6.40 per hour
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Teaching Assistant
About the Employer
At St Richard’s Voluntary Catholic Academy, they are a close-knit team with a strong sense of community. They are committed to providing the best opportunities for their children, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. You’ll be working in an environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to reach their own potential. They value their staff and aim to foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Benefits Include:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children.
- Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced staff.
