Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:

 ·        Minimum of NVQ level 2 qualification in supporting early years teaching and learning.

·         Experience or knowledge of the Little Wandle phonics programme is preferable, although training will be offered.

·         An ability to teach phonics and early reading.

·         A strong desire to support the care, learning and education of young children.

·         Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and child development.

-        Able to offer high quality support for play to our children, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging independence and a love of learning.

·         Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, promoting children’s social, emotional and academic development.

·         Motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and able to work as part of a team.

·         Collaborate closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

·         Good interpersonal skills, and able to communicate with children, colleagues and parents/carers.

·         Able to make a positive difference to children’s lives and develop relationships with children.

 Our staff are motivated, caring, enthusiastic and hard working. They strive to provide the very best for our young children.

Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.