Teaching Assistant - Level 3

This is a wonderful opportunity to support children at the beginning of their school journey, helping them to feel safe, settled and excited to learn each day. About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School St Stephen’s CofE Primary School is proudly serving our diverse community with compassion to provide the best start for all . Our values of Compassion, Achievement, Respect for Everyone underpin everything we do, alongside The St Stephen’s seven : Respect, Trust, Perseverance, Forgiveness, Compassion, Thankfulness and Friendship . We offer a broad, balanced curriculum that inspires children to love learning, led by a dedicated and skilful team of staff who work closely together to ensure every child can thrive. We want all children to achieve the highest possible standards in every area of school life, and we do this by creating a safe, happy environment where pupils can flourish, grow in confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in our EYFS provision, supporting young children as they begin to build the foundations for future success. Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team, you will help create a calm, engaging and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and included Key Responsibilities: Work alongside the class teacher to plan and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and the whole class, helping to bring learning to life in meaningful and purposeful ways. Provide in-the-moment support during lessons, helping children remain focused, involved and ready to learn throughout the day. Supervise the whole class and deliver pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence, ensuring learning continues smoothly and calmly. Support the teacher with the day-to-day organisation and management of pupils and the classroom, contributing to a positive, orderly and well-managed environment. Promote inclusion for all pupils, helping every child access learning, make progress and achieve their potential. Play an active part in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, always working with professionalism, care and integrity. About You We are looking for someone who brings warmth, energy and a genuine commitment to helping children succeed. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy primary setting, understand that children learn in different ways, and be confident in supporting pupils with a range of needs. We’re Looking For: Experience of working with relevant age groups in a learning environment, ideally with an understanding of behavioural and learning difficulties. A good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities, with the confidence to support effective teaching and learning. Clear, kind and reassuring communication with children, alongside professional communication with teachers, parents and carers. An appreciation that children have d