About the role We are looking to appoint a friendly, hardworking teaching assistant for our Reception Classes. The post is full-time, 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who:- approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude; maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children; works well alone and as part of a team; and, dedicates themselves to continuing professional development. We can offer you:- a supportive, teaching-focused senior leadership team; experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues; children who are a pleasure to teach; great opportunities for personal and professional development; and, an opportunity to make a real difference to our local community. Safeguarding The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process. Employment checks required: Enhanced DBS check Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK Evidence of essential qualifications Two satisfactory references Confirmation of medical fitness for employment Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable) Please contact Cetta Guglielmo if would like to arrange to visit the school.