Early Years Teaching Assistant

John Hampden Primary School, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.30am to 3.10pm, 3 days per week - Monday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £24,404 and £24,790
• Pay scale: Grade 4, pt 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you love working with children? Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact on early childhood development?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff. You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways.

Candidates should possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 2 or its equivalent in childcare and education. A Level 3 Early Years qualification would be desirable.

Since 1837, John Hampden Primary School has built a reputation as a friendly and caring place, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning, school and life. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.

The successful candidate will have:

• An interest in working with younger children within our Nursery/EYFS department
• A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
• A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs
• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• An inclusive, happy school with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all of our learners
• Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
• High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.

If you would like to apply, please download and complete the application form and return it to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 26th February 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JHS Early Years (L3) TA Person Specification.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

JHS Early Years TA Job Description.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Hampden Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John Hampden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01844 212291
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-hampden-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Local authority maintained school for 3 to 11 year olds.

Arranging a visit to John Hampden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk.

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