Early Years Support Assistant
Cottingley Primary Academy, Leeds, LS11 0HUThis job expired on 19 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
May 2024
Closing date
19 April 2024 at 12:56pm
Date listed
5 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20961 - £21679 per annum
Early Years Support Assistant job summary
Salary: NJC 9-11 (Actual Salary - £20,961 - £21,679)+ AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Hours: 37 (38 weeks per year)
Start date: May 2024 (Negotiable)
End Date: 31.03.25
Cottingley Primary Academy is in South Leeds. We are a diverse and dynamic school that celebrates and actively creates an inclusive learning environment. Our children are the heart of the school; we are so proud of their passion for learning, their support for one another and their desire to be great people.
We are lucky to have fantastic facilities at Cottingley, both indoor and out, that support us in ensuring we deliver the best possible education for our pupils and provide them with quality learning opportunities to make an impact on their lives.
We are now in a fortunate position to grow our staffing body and provide further, more tailored support to our children within the school. We are excited to welcome new, like-minded people to our team, who will embrace our positive and creative approach in order to really make a difference.
The role:
We are looking for an Early Years Support Assistant that will support our EYFS children and work with our EYFS teachers to ensure the best quality education for our children. We value motivated, enthusiastic and positive people who can be creative and who enjoy working in the Early Years environment. The role holder will provide general support to the school as directed by teaching/senior staff in the management of pupils, learning opportunities and the school environment.
Skills and experience we would like to see:
* Level 2/ 3 relevant NVQ (Level 2 is the minimum for the role and is essential to be considered)
* GCSE C or above/ Grade 4-9 / Level 2 Functionals skills in both Maths and English
* Experience within an early years setting
* Creative and fun approach
Come and visit us:
If you would like to know more about this role or would like to arrange a visit please contact:
The role is due to commence May 2024
Closing date: 21st April 2024
End Date: 31st March 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About Cottingley Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Cottingley Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
Cottingley Primary Academy in Leeds is a positive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment that provides a happy, caring school where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals. Our community is diverse and inclusive. The staff at Cottingley make brave decisions and are forward thinking in order to improve learning for the children they serve.
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