Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Academics, a trusted supply agency proudly supporting local schools for over 15 years, is looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Congleton.
The Role
You will be working full time in a Reception classroom, supporting the class teacher and helping pupils settle into school life. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm for the duration of the summer Term.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Assisting with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy activities
- Supporting learning through play and continuous provision
- Helping children develop social skills, confidence, and independence
- Working closely with the teacher to create a safe, engaging environment
- Has experience working with young children (school or nursery experience desirable)
- Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic about early years education
- Has a good understanding of EYFS (preferred but not essential)
- Is reliable and committed to a full-time role
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service
For over 15 years, we've proudly partnered with local schools, building strong relationships and matching great staff with fantastic opportunities. When you join Academics, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- Access to training and professional development
- A friendly team that truly understands local schools
If you're ready to help shape young learners' first school experiences in a welcoming Congleton primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your EYFS experience prominently as this Reception role specifically requires Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge
📊 Quantify your classroom support: "Supported 30 Reception pupils with phonics, improving reading readiness by 25%"
🌐 Emphasise your DBS status and willingness to join the update service as this is essential for school roles
🎯 Showcase specific early years activities you've led: play-based learning, continuous provision, or phonics sessions
🤝 Mention your experience with 4-5 year olds specifically, as Reception children need specialised developmental support
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- •Supported 28 Reception pupils with daily phonics sessions, achieving 92% progression in letter recognition within one term
- •Implemented EYFS continuous provision activities across 6 learning areas, enhancing independent play and social skill development
- •Collaborated with class teacher to create engaging numeracy activities, helping 85% of children meet early learning goals
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Academics' Reception Teaching Assistant position in Congleton perfectly matches my passion for early years education and EYFS expertise. My experience supporting phonics development and continuous provision activities aligns directly with your classroom needs.
My background in Reception settings has equipped me with the patience and enthusiasm needed to help young learners develop confidence and independence during their crucial first school experiences.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child struggling with phonics in Reception?
- ›What does continuous provision mean in an EYFS setting?
- ›How do you adapt learning activities for different developmental stages?
- ›What role does play have in early years learning?
- ›How would you support a child's transition into Reception?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a young child overcome a challenge
- ›Describe how you would handle a disruptive child in the classroom
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively with a class teacher
- ›How do you stay patient when children are struggling to understand?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a particular child
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a young child overcome a challenge
Describe how you would handle a disruptive child in the classroom