Part time, permanent

Grade 5 27.5hours, 50 weeks a year (term time + 12 weeks during school holidays)

£25,187(FTE)

Working pattern:Monday to Friday 7:30am -1.00pm

To support the delivery of high-quality care and early learning experiences within the preschool, ensuring children are safe, supported and engaged in meaningful learning aligned to the EYFS framework.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is be self-motivated.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding and follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) procedures
• Support delivery of play-based learning activities.
• Contribute to planning and observations.
• Act as a key person where appropriate.
• Support children’s communication, social development and independence.
• Assist with daily routines (meals, personal care, transitions) .
• Support setting up and maintaining learning environments.
• Ensure resources are safe and appropriate. 
• Support children with additional needs .
• Promote inclusive practice and positive behaviour.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 2 which meets the criteria for working in an Early Years setting and a willingness to work towards Level 3
• English & Maths Grade 4+ (or willingness) 

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
•  Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
•  A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. 

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.