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Early Years Practitioner

Kings Heath Primary Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN

This job expired on 30 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 December 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern:
  • Full time, Part time
  • 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks of the year (term time) 08:30-15:30 - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2022
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC06 : £19,698 FTE
• Actual salary: (£15,129.81 pro rata)

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Kings Heath Primary School is now recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner on a fixed term to August 2022. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

You will be required to engage and extend the children's learning in an engaging manner on a day-to-day basis, encourage and assist the children in developing their independent skills. Assess and observe the children in their learning and using this to plan provocations and themes in response. You will also be required to be an integral and positive member of the Early Years Foundation Stage team.

32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks of the year (term time)

08:30-15:30 - Monday - Friday

Salary & Benefits

NJC06 : £19,698 FTE (£15,129.81 pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

Level 2 or above NVQ Early Years Care and Education
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (level 2 skills) including English and maths at grade C or above
Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes, including barriers to learning.
Can use ICT effectively to support learning.
Use of other equipment – video, photocopier, websites
Full working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
Working knowledge of National / Foundation Stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. Experience of working with Early Years or Primary school aged children
Experience of leading groups of children where learners making good progress
Experience supporting learning across all subject areas of the EYFS or National Curriculum
About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To submit your application, please click on ‘apply for job’.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

Commitment to safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

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About Kings Heath Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kings Heath Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@dret.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-heath-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

Kings Heath Primary School is now recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner on a fixed term to August 2022. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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