Hadleigh Community Primary School - Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5HQ £22,367 - £23,114 pro rata (£11.59 - £11.98 per hour) 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Maternity Cover Reference: 5737 Required from September 2024 and potentially lasting until at least the end of the Spring term. We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic person with a strong work ethic to join our Early Years supportive and friendly team in reception. You should have practical experience and good communication skills. The role will include supporting SEND pupils and liaising with parents, as well as writing observations using the online journal ‘Tapestry’. We offer the opportunity to work in a large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment. We have supportive staff, parent’s governors and dedicated Early Years facilities. Reception offers a weekly session in our wooded area. Experience with the Forest Schools approach would be an advantage, but you must be prepared to be outside in all weather You must hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A - C in mathematics, English and science. Please only apply if you meet these criteria. You will: have experience in working with children individually, in small groups, or in the classroom be passionate and committed to providing the best opportunities for our children have good reading and writing skills (National qualification Grade C or equivalent) have good numeracy skills (National qualification Grade C or equivalent) have a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification understand and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils be able to model excellent communication and interpersonal skills have a good understanding of how children learn know the early year's curriculum requirements be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children be committed to raising standards be able to liaise closely with teachers and other support staff. You will: have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team be an enthusiastic individual be a good team player have experience of supporting children in a professional setting be able to think flexibly and use initiative to support learning and development be a patient and nurturing personality. We will offer you: a happy, friendly, vibrant large primary school with motivated and positive learners whose ‘behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary’ (July 2021 Ofsted inspection) a lively and supportive staff team an inclusive and caring ethos a range of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities access to a National Employee Assistance Programme access to a hot school lunch which is prepared and cooked in-house. To find out more: We would welcome visits to our school, and this is strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on (01473) 822161 or email: askushadcps.uk to arrange an appointment. For an informal discussion only, please contact E Beaumont-George on (01473) 822161. How to apply: Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Job Description (docx) Privacy Notice (pdf) Guidance Notes (docx) Completed applications should be made via: https://hadleighcp.school/ and be returned by email to: recruitmenthadcps.uk Closing date: 12 June 2024. Interview date: 20 June 2024. Hadleigh Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.