What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a L3 Early Years qualified teaching assistant to join our wonderful staff team. The role will be primarily based in our Early Years setting and involve supporting the teaching and learning of children of all abilities, including children with SEND needs. Whilst our current need is for support in nursery, we are looking for someone who is flexible in their outlook and enjoys working with primary children of all ages. This role may also incorporate supporting SEND children during break and lunchtimes.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, assist in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum, support indoor and outdoor learning, manage pupil behaviour and attend to pupil’s needs and provide feedback about pupil progress. The working pattern will be can be discussed at the interview stage but ideally: two days 08:30 – 15:30 (including 30 mins lunch) and one day 12:15-15:30. The right candidate will be patient, friendly and have a passion for supporting all children, including those in Early Years, to reach their potential.
What the school offers its staff
• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.