Teaching Assistant - EYFS

The Role

Our vibrant school needs a Teaching Assistant to help with the learning and management of students. You will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and be expected to assist with the implementation of instructional plans. The successful candidate will be ready to work with all students to promote educational, social, and emotional development. The ideal applicant will be caring, patient, understanding and able to work under pressure. The Teaching Assistant must be attentive to the unique needs of each student and be able to identify proper solutions when students encounter issues. You should have strong interpersonal skills, as you’ll be collaborating with other teachers, working with students and talking to families. We’re committed to building brighter futures, and we’re hoping you’re excited to be part of that experience.

Teaching Assistant responsibilities

• Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students. 
• Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment. 
• Design and implement a classroom system to track student progress and take steps to ensure academic progress is where it should be. 
• Supervise students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities. 
• Work closely with the teachers to identify issues students are having and develop appropriate solutions. 
• Attend teacher meetings and training sessions, as well as parent-teacher conferences.

Teaching Assistant skills

• Experience working in a school or educational setting. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills. 
• Basic computer skills. 
• A positive, empathetic, and loving attitude. 

About East Midlands Academy Trust 

EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values and purpose that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits. 

These include: 

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities 
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team 
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools  
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme 
• A corporate eye care plan 
• Flu jabs for all staff 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Headspace 

For more information or an informal conversation please contact hrqueries@emat.uk. 

A Note for Recruitment Agencies 

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. 

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.