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Early Years Specialist

Mugginton CofE Primary School, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4PL

29 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours (full time) 16.25 hours (part time, mornings)
Contract type: Fixed term - Two terms (until July 31st 2025 - possibility of extension based on future pupil number)
Pay scale: Grade 7 (Derbyshire Pay Scale)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint a talented, kind and enthusiastic Early Years Specialist to join our happy small-school from January/February 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and delivery of continuous provision in our EYFS area to groups of approximately 10 children.

We offer enthusiastic and inquisitive pupils, a real family environment and a rich and varied curriculum, as well as opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for:

An energetic and enthusiastic practitioner who cares about the welfare and happiness of every child under their care.

Somebody with experience preparing and running Continuous Provision with groups of children

Somebody willing to work closely with parents to secure the best for the children in their care

A creative and flexible practitioner who will make a positive contribution to our team and inspire our children to learn and have fun whilst being active

Someone able to share responsibility and support a mixed-age infant class (Reception – Year Two)

Someone with the ability to work well with colleagues and as part of a small, close-knit team.

Someone who is fun, happy and kind.

Someone who values children’s safety and well-being.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

A rich, engaging school environment which focuses on knowing the individual ; creativity, sport and outdoor learning.

A supportive, family atmosphere where every pupil and staff member is valued.

Well-motivated, friendly children who are kind and show excellent behaviour.

A talented, determined and supportive team.

Opportunities for training and Professional Development as required.

Visits are warmly welcomed – come and see our unique, vibrant school in action (and meet Monty and Milly, the school dogs!)

Please contact school to arrange a visit: (jgreen3@mugginton.derbyshire.sch.uk) 01335 360 261.

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.