Term-Time + 2 Training Days. Part Time 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Shift Pattern 8.00am to 3.30pm and 10.00am to 5.30pm

We are looking for a calm, consistent, and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team!

Meadowfield Early Education and Daycare Provision creates a caring environment for all to thrive. Building a foundation for our youngest children to develop independence and self-resilience, scaffolding children’s learning and development. We are proud of the friendships we build with our children in the setting and the relationships we form with our families.  We recognise the importance of choosing the right setting for a child and value the trust parents place on us to care and educate their young children. We are very proud to support the families in the community and offer flexible care and education to support parents into work, college and university alongside supporting government funded places.  We plan to build on the support we offer, opening up more opportunities for families to attend. 

About our Team

We are a small team of Early Years professionals, managed by an experience early years manager. Providing mentoring and peer support working together to develop the best learning environment for both practitioner and children. Our team is warm, collaborative and child centred. Practitioners support each other's strengths are values and a helping hand is always there to share ideas and work together to ensure all children have the very best care and learning experience. 

Practitioners have access to CPD opportunities to work with external professionals. There are also opportunities for progression within the team to develop own interests within any area of EYFS or wider roles opportunities across our Trust. 

Early Education and Daycare Provision are very fortunate to have a lovely learning environment. We have a creative room where children have access to messy sensory play, quite space and a large indoor movement area. We also have large outdoor garden for the children to enjoy and explore. 

About our School

Meadowfield truly is a special place to work.  We have a strong staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all our children. We have an unswerving commitment to a child centred learning provision. Our motto is ‘Sowing Seeds for the future’ and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning. 

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Meadowfield click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A professional individual with experience of working in an EYFS setting
• A  compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all children
• Committed to building positive relationships with children and families

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email cookec@mps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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