Experienced Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant required to start ASAP

 20 Hours per week, 10 am to 2 pm each day, Term Time only, Fixed Term Contract to 18^th July 2025

 This is a grant funded post to support Early Language Development within our Early Years Team.

 Salary: NJC Band 6 points 6-7 (£13.05 - £13.26 per hour)

Applicants should possess relevant minimum Level 3 teaching assistant qualifications and be able to work as part of a team.  They should also be prepared to support children within the classroom and work with groups or individual children with additional needs, as required.

 Applicants should be:

·         be highly motivated, forward thinking and committed to high quality curriculum provision in a caring Christian ethos.

·         have a high standard of spoken and written English.

·         be able to demonstrate sensitivity whilst working with others and have good interpersonal skills.

·         be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.

·         Experienced in supporting with Speech and language programmes

 We require a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is an experienced, outstanding classroom practitioner
• Has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years curriculum
• Has an excellent understanding of language development and early talk
• Has an excellent understanding of Early Years
• Works effectively as part of a class, key stage and whole school team
• Can contribute to the wider school community

What we can offer:

• Personalised professional development opportunities
• Highly effective support staff
• Outstanding behaviour from pupils who display excellent attitudes towards learning
• A forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside
• A supportive, forward thinking Academy Council

The successful applicant will not only benefit from the support of a committed teaching and support staff but also be part of a team which is enthusiastically driving the school forward and building upon its achievements.  Continued professional development will link to school priorities and personal needs.

 The post is open to applicants of all faiths or none.

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.