Grade: 3 SCP 5 - 6 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 18,646 - 18,942 Interview Date: Friday 6 th June 2025 We are seeking to appoint 1 Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work in our Jungle Provision which is our provision for children with social and emotional needs which currently has 7 children access it. The successful person will need to be knowledgeable in play based learning and some experience in EYFS would be desirable. We are looking for someone who can work alongside our teacher in the Jungle to support them with the following: The day to day running of the provision Set up new activities Use their initiative and think on their feet Be ready to try new things The candidate will need to be fully committed to our Jungle provision. They will need to understand the children s needs and constantly look for ways to support them. They will need to be kind, compassionate and resilient but most of all give the children in the Jungle the love that they need and never give up on them. In addition to that, they will need to be: Fully committed to our school and the TA role Driven, ambitious and want to do their best for the children of Elm Wood Willing to learn about the principles of teaching and learning A good team player Fully committed to our behaviour policy Able to treat our children with kindness Willing to learn from others Willing to learn how to support the learning of all children Reflective and have a desire to keep on learning. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to sarah.rawes@elmwoodps.co.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 15 th May 2025 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.