JOB TITLE:      Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner 

LOCATION:      Brontë House School/Ashdown Lodge

RESPONSIBLE TO:      Nursery Manager and the Head Teacher

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE:  Supervision and guidance will be provided by the Nursery Manager and the Head

HOURS OF WORK:       Part Time, 27.5 hours a week – 12.00pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 52 week contract with 15 minute unpaid break each day

ANNUAL LEAVE:         20 days holiday pro rata

We believe that the potential to achieve relies upon having the right introduction to school life. That’s why Brontë House offers children a place where each and every pupil’s individual needs will be identified and met. Where they will feel truly happy, make great new friends and, of course, develop a deep-seated love of learning that they will carry forward for the rest of their school life and beyond.

If you are passionate about children’s learning and emotional well-being, Brontë House can offer you a supportive school community and great colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

●        Enjoys working with children

●        Has excellent interpersonal skills

●        Demonstrates high standard of both spoken and written English

●        Has high expectations of children and themselves

●        Is flexible, creative and upbeat

●        Is keen to support class teacher’s learning

This advert may be withdrawn early if we receive sufficient applications

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D.B.S. and full pre-employment checks.  This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.