Early Childhood Practitioner Level 2 (Achievement Support Assistant)
St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy, Hull, HU7 4BS10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
4 August 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,418.00 - £19,008.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 (SCP 5-7) £24,790 - £25584 FTE
Early Childhood Practitioner Level 2 (Achievement Support Assistant) job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and energetic Early Childhood Practitioner Level 2 (Achievement Support Assistant) at St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy.
This post is term time only plus two additional days, 32.5 hours per week - Fixed term - 1st September 2025 until 31st December 2025
The successful candidate will have the minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC or equivalent DfE approved Early Childhood qualification in line with the Early Years Framework), with sound knowledge and understanding of child development and age related play activities. It is essential that the person has knowledge of EYFS curriculum, Framework and assessment practice.
The key responsibilities are to assist the class teacher in the provision of the Foundation and Reception Curriculum. The successful candidate will be amongst other things, primarily responsible for motivating and stimulating children’s learning abilities, including mathematical and creative development through: stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play. You will provide an interactive, supportive, safe and secure environment which enables children to learn and grow. There is accountability in the role including observing and recording each child's progress to be discussed with teaching staff and parents to support the continuing learning journey of each child.
You will be caring and nurturing whilst understanding safe working practices and boundaries for working with young children. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills with good communication skills both verbal and written.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
can establish productive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations;
is kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic;
encourages pupils to interact with others and engage all children in learning activities led by the teacher;
has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working within a supportive team;
is well organised, flexible and creative;
is willing to participate fully in ensuring inclusion of all children.
uses their initiative to ensure the best possible support for pupils and families
is keen to continue to develop professionally
What we offer:
a school committed to developing each child as an individual to their full potential;
happy children who are eager to learn;
a commitment to quality professional development for all;
the opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive and caring team.
Benefits for you include:
cycle to work scheme
use of Trust fitness gym (based at St Mary’s College)
discounted local authority leisure and sports facilities
employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
option to join payable Health Care scheme
free onsite parking
a wide range of learning and continuous professional development
access to Pension Scheme with employee contributions
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have any queries, please contact the school.
Disclaimer
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 337 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
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- School website
- St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy website
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