EYFS Teaching Assistant - Stivichall Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Stivichall Primary School

35 hours a week

39 weeks a year

Grade 2 or 3 depending on qualification & experience

FTE of £20,441 - £21,189

Permanent

‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’

Stivichall Primary School is seeking to appoint a new teaching assistant with EYFS experience to join our exceptional team.

Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2021) with many aspects of outstanding provision. Our team is united in securing and maintaining high standards of education with children at the centre of our ethos and vision. Stivichall Primary School is a vibrant, happy and successful school.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant and/ or Early Years practitioner with relevant qualifications to support teaching and learning within a phase as a dynamic and proactive member of the team.

The successful applicant will also support children at lunchtimes by organising play and other activities (suitable lunch breaks will be arranged to accommodate this). We are very keen to appoint the right person to join our exceptional staff team and welcome applications from enthusiastic, passionate and innovative EYFS practitioners as well as teaching assistants with EYFS / KS1 experience.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Places children at the centre

• Is able to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families

• Has a strong understanding of phonics and early language development

• Understands the Early Years curriculum and early childhood development

• Has a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum

• Models effective communication skills

• Is proactive and keen to learn

We can offer you:

• A Headteacher and leadership team with an inspiring vision and energy

• A friendly, committed and effective staff team

• Children who are eager to learn and well behaved

• Motivated, supportive and dedicated staff

• Supportive governors who are committed to continuing professional development

• A warm and welcoming working environment

• Visits to the school are encouraged.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th October

Interview Date: TBC

Our 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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