Crown Street Primary School
Silvercroft Street
Manchester
M15 4ZB
Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Scale: NJC Scale 4: £19,954 pro rata salary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours a week
Location: Crown Street Primary School
Start Date: To be confirmed
About Us
We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our growing team at Crown Street Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting Early Years pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower Early Years pupils to reach their full potential. This role will also involve working within our After- School Club.
Due to Crown Street Primary's unique location, there is no parking on site. However, there are Pay & Display bays on the surrounding roads of Great Jackson Street, which is where Crown Street Primary School is located. Public transport is excellent, with Crown Street Primary School being a 7-minute walk from Deansgate Train Station and Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop. We also offer interest free loans for the purchase of annual travel tickets.
Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focused on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can then we would love to hear from you.
This role is contracted to 30 hours per week + 5 days Term Time Only basis. The specific working patterns is listed below. You will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays, unless the contract requires you to do so.
Late shift- Starting at 11:30am - 5:30pm (This includes support within Reception classroom and in After-School Club)
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below)
- To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.
- Provide a range of suitable learning and play activities that will enhance teaching and learning for Early Years pupils within the classroom.
- To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
Key Skills and Experiences
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare/Education is essential.
- Previous experience working with children is essential.
- Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Applying to the Laurus Trust
If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the drive and commitment to join us at an exciting time of continuous progression and growth, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information about Crown Street Primary School, or for further information relating to the role you’re applying to, please visit
https://www.eteach.com/careers/crownstreetprimary/
A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. To apply please follow this link:
https://www.eteach.com/careers/crownstreetprimary/job/early-years-teaching-assistant-1527226
Closing Date: Monday 12th January at 9am.
Interview Date: Friday 16th January. If shortlisted, the recruitment process will involve a short observation of candidates leading a fine motor activity for a small group of Reception children. Following this, candidates may be invited to stay for a formal interview.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Crown Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Laurus Trust directly.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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