Key Responsibilities:

The Early Years Teacher Assistant will        

• be responsible to the Assistant Principal – Pre Prep;
• be line managed by the Year Team Leader with day to day direction from the Class Teacher;
• work closely with the Class Teacher to provide stimulating learning opportunities for the children;
• work closely with the Class Teacher to provide for student’s learning, social and personal needs;
• work with other professionals in meeting the needs of students;
• attend staff meeting and training and development sessions as required.

Tasks:

The Early Years Teacher Assistant’s role is a class-based position. The Early Years Teacher Assistant will

• support the school’s Philosophy and Objectives;
• take an active part in all class and year group activities;
• work with groups and individuals on learning tasks;
• observe children during Active Learning and comment on their progress;
• assist in the assessment of students using the online programme, Interactive Learning Diary;
• prepare materials and resources for indoor and outdoor learning opportunities;
• assist  in  the  setting  up  and  maintaining an  efficient  and  well-ordered learning environment;
• take an active role in classroom administration;
• assist in, ‘Home Communication’;
• participate in training and development activities;
• undertake lunchtime and after-school duties in accordance with the duty roster;
• participate in, “You-Time!”  Activities;
• follow the Early Years positive behavior management strategies;
• provide individual support for students.

Professional Expectations:

 The Early Years Teacher Assistant should have the following qualities

• experience of working in an Early Years setting or with Early Years aged children;
• understanding of the age-related expectations for children in the Early Years;
• open to children ‘learning through play’;
• ability to see learning opportunities in children’s play and have the skills to develop this;
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• have an understanding of teaching and learning strategies;
• be professional in approach and set good examples;
• be conscientious, efficient and organized;
• give high regard to Health and Safety;
• actively seek to improve their practice and participate in Training and Development;
• have high regard for creating a high-quality learning environment;
• maintain the confidentiality of information.