Your new company

We are collaborating with a welcoming primary school in the centre of Northampton, dedicated to creating a caring and supportive atmosphere for all its students and staff. The school takes great pride in its strong sense of community and its commitment to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child. The school is located in South Northampton, with over 200 students and a wide range of facilities. They really focus on making every classroom inclusive and strive to offer fun and enriching teaching.
Your new role

We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join an Early Years Foundation Stage team. Your primary responsibility is to provide high-quality care, safeguarding, and well-being of young children. You will ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented while meeting the children’s needs and planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
Some of your other duties include:
*Preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
*Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health, and safety standards are met.
*Setting up the play space, including moving furniture and play equipment.
*Working within the framework of the preschool’s policies and procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
*Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the preschool and parents.
*Modelling good practice.

What you will need to succeed*Ability to adapt and respond to the individual needs of the student *
*Good behaviour management and organisational skills *
*SEN experience *
*You must hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a DBS through Hays

What you will get in return

At Hays, we strive to offer you a personal service and you will collaborate closely with your own Specialist Consultant who truly listens to your requirements. They can help you secure a long term or permanent role in the future should this be required. Hays also offer training courses on a termly basis to help you develop your CPD. If you know of any EYFS Teaching Assistants in and around the Northampton area that are suitable for this area, then refer a friend to Hays Education and we will reward you with £250 gift vouchers to spend on the high street. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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