Early Years Teaching Assistant/Midday Supervisor Assistant

About the role

Little Gaddesden School is looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant. This role involves working within our Early Years classroom, supporting nursery (aged 3-4) and reception children. Ideally candidates will have the appropriate Early Years qualification or be prepared to work towards this as part of their role.

The position is for 5 days (Mon-Fri) a total of 7.5 TA hours and 5 MSA hours per week. There is some flexibility for the right candidate. We are a very friendly school with a supportive team who strive to provide the best for our pupils. This is initially a fixed term contract until Summer 2026. We encourage all applicants to come and visit our school, please contact the School Office for dates. You would find us to be a happy and aspirational school, which supports the development of all our staff.

Purpose of the role:  To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

This will be in our Early Years classroom, working with children of nursery and reception age.

Responsibilities:

• To inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning

• To actively implement the school’s commitment to the safety and well-being of children   

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher

•  Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils

• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task

• Support pupils in social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment

Teachings Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

• Record basic pupil data

• Support children’s learning through play 

• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities

• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits

• Support pupils in using basic ICT

• Invigilate exams and tests

• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

Knowledge

• NVQ level 1 (or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of ICT
• Awareness of Health, wellbeing and safety
• Awareness of keeping children safe
• Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of First Aid
• Understanding of the Schools ethos and values

Competencies

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Problem Solving
• Team working
• Active Listening
• Motivation

We positively encourage visits by arrangement, please contact the school via Admin@littlegaddesden.herts.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)