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Early Years Foundation Stage General Teaching Assistant (with MSA duties)

Goathland Primary School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5ND

This job expired on 10 November 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2025 or ASAP

• Closing date

  10 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hours a week, 8:30 – 3:30pm, Monday, Thursday & Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: GTA Pay, £8,935.62 – £9,236.77 per annum after pro-rata, plus £1,585.12 MSA per annum after pro-rata
• Hourly rate: GTA - Grade CD, £12.00 - £12.38 per hour, MSA – Grade AB, £12.00 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school nursery opened in July 2022. Being part of the Base 1 class gives children the chance to interact with a range of ages, which is beneficial to all and helps build confidence as well as providing opportunities for children to see and be inspired by the work of older children. Phonics and early reading are introduced gently and there is a seamless transition into Reception.

Under the guidance of our Early Years & Base 1 Teacher, you will ensure that children enjoy activities that stimulate and engage children’s interests and learning. Your role will help children establish the foundations for school life and instill a passion for knowledge.

Key duties

• Engage with children to develop sustained, shared thinking, and promote the characteristics of effective learning, as defined in the EYFS framework
• Prepare and maintain our learning environment
• Carry out routine tasks to support the work of the Teacher, HLTAs and ATAs

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification is essential
• Grade C/4 GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent

We are looking for:

• A professional who loves working with children and has a passion to see every child achieve their very best
• A team player who recognises the joy and challenges of working in a busy village Pre-School
• Someone who has the drive and ambition to achieve excellent results

What the school offers its staff

• Tailored support from our Headteacher, your fellow colleagues and development opportunities.
• An opportunity to see the unique and huge opportunity that exists here at Goathland School. All the support, energy, and tenacity you will need is here for you to tap into.
• A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect.
• Happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who thrive in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please apply via the NYC Jobs Page

Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.

Unfortunately we do not accept CVs.

When applying please take into account the following:

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer.

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.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

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.

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About Goathland Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 23 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Goathland Primary School website
• Email address: chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01609 536 964
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/goathland-primary-school

Goathland Primary School is an attractive and dynamic school catering for children aged from 3 to 11. Originally built in the 1800s and extended in the 1970s, the school building is beautifully situated in the midst of stunning moorlands, yet only a few minutes’ drive from the main A169 Whitby to Pickering road.

Our small school, in a unique location with experienced, dedicated staff, is a wonderful place for children to grow and learn. Children are known as individuals and staff build excellent relationships with families. The combination of high expectations and individual nurturing means that children are inspired to do their best, resulting in great educational outcomes and happy children.

Arranging a visit to Goathland Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.

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