I am working with a lovely primary school in the London Borough of Waltham Forest who are known for their welcoming and nurturing approach to school life.

The leadership team are keen to appoint a teaching assistant to support pupils in the reception class who require additional support with the role due to commence in April/May after the Easter break.

They would like to appoint someone with previous experience working in early years as well as a confident, engaging and assertive personality.

You will be providing whole class and small group support across the reception classes and will be aiming to boost communication, literacy, reading levels and number skills for those children in the class that have additional needs.

This role requires a positive, engaging personality who is keen to develop in a friendly and dedicated early years team.

The school is looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant who:

*Has proven experience supporting children with special needs or children in early years
*Ideally you will have a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage, although this is not essential- Personality, enthusiasm, and ambition are key!
*A qualification in Early years is preferred
*Commitment to the school and open to development
*Excellent communication skills - lively, animated, and with a good sense of humour

This EYFS Teaching Assistant, Highams Park role requires someone who:

*Has previous experience working in a nursery or reception class
*Is confident, and able to set and maintain boundaries
*Has knowledge and/or interest in early years development
*Has a sense of FUN as well as assertive engaging, approach with the children
*Will demonstrate a commitment to the school and would like to progress in the school

The school offers

*A wonderful, vibrant team
*CPD - brilliant training for all staff
*A long-term role

The role:
EYFS Teaching Assistant, Highams Park
Location
Waltham Forest

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The job role

Long term, 5 days per week
Term time only
8.30am - 4pm

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as EYFS Teaching Assistant, Highams Park Greater London, quoting reference 272912
Or for more information about the role, contact Maddy Watson on 0207 845 5450 / maddy.watson@twrecruitment.com

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your career.
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