EYFS Teaching Assistant

The EYFS Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, academic and physical development of pupils at Saracens Bell Lane. The post holder will contribute to a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed and nurturing learning environment where all pupils are supported to make expected or better progress. The role is grounded in the understanding that all behaviour is communication, and that strong, trusting relationships and restorative approaches are central to effective learning and wellbeing. PURPOSE: To provide support to teachers in the learning and personal development of pupils including those with complex needs and/or disabilities. To assist the learning and personal development of pupils to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. To work under the guidance and overall supervision of teachers and inclusion manager to enable access to learning for specific pupils and to assist the whole staff team in the support of pupils across the EYFS provision To provide support for a broad, balanced, stimulating and adapted curriculum that meets individual children’s needs. To provide a high quality education, nurture and care for specific pupils in the school, in partnership with their parents and carers. To support the effective delivery of key interventions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUPPORT FOR PUPILS: deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster communication, early literacy, numeracy, and physical development Support the planning, preparation and enhancement of continuous provision both indoors and outdoors support children’s learning through play-based and adult-led activities in line with the EYFS framework supervise and encourage free-flow play and structured outdoor learning assess needs of children including emotional, developmental and social, to ensure that children have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development develop the character and resilience of pupils so that they develop study skills to learn more effectively and with increasing independence encourage independence, good manners, and positive social interactions establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations follow risk assessments and contribute to maintaining a safe learning environment indoors and outdoors Use positive behaviour management strategies that support children's emotional regulation and wellbeing promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) by following Individual Support Plans (ISPs) Support the development of children's communication and language through high-quality interactions, modelling language and extending vocabulary attend to personal, social, and emotional needs, including managing daily routines like snack times and, where necessary, intimate care SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS: assist the teacher in preparing lesson plans, setting up learning environments, and organizing resources Support wraparound provision where required. contribute to maintaining a stimulating, safe and well-organised learning environment (indoors and outdoors) create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with the lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work observe pupils' responses to learning and contribute to Early Years Developmental Journals/profiles Observe, assess and record children's learning using the school's assessment systems to inform next steps take on primary responsibility for observing, tracking, and reporting on a designated group of key children support phonics, early reading, writing, number and language development use strategies that support inclusive practice and meet individual learning needs promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour assist with the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes prepare and supervise snack times supervise children during lunchtimes provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, making resources for agreed activities etc. For more information about this role, please see the attached job description. ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Saracens Bell Lane joined the Saracens Multi-Academy Trust (SMAT) on 1st August 2024 . The Trust has a clear vision of enriching lives through education by developing lifelong learners who will thrive in life beyond school. To us, this is not a strapline but the shared passion of members, trustees, governors and staff. Saracens schools are different. We take a modern and pioneering approach to individual character development through every aspect of school life. To do th