Early Years Teaching Assistant

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7LE

4 days remaining to apply

Job start date
4 November 2024
Closing date
9 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £10,599.00 - £10,599.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Band 5 SCP 5

20 hours per week

£10,599 pro rata

pending pay award

Term Time Only

Fixed Term to 31st December 2024

To start: 4th November 2024

The Governors are seeking to appoint a qualified level 2 childcare professional to become part of our Early Years Team. The chosen candidate will have experience of working within an Early Years setting. You will work closely with the Early Years Leader and assist with maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment for our children.

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is a fully inclusive and very successful school, located in the centre of Hartlepool. We provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play and explore to become confident and independent learners.

Applicants will:

Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all pupils including those with Special Educational Needs
Be nurturing and supportive with high expectations
Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Have good behaviour management strategies
Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom and support our Christian ethos and core values.
Provide occasional cover for the EY teacher

School can offer:

Excellent opportunities for professional development
Dedicated and enthusiastic staff
‘A school that has a calm and harmonious environment, where a smile is commonplace and where pupils are polite and courteous’ (Ofsted)
A Christ centred, family orientated, caring and supportive ethos

Our vision to provide an outstanding place of teaching and learning is underpinned by the words of Isaiah:

“But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings as eagles.”

Our vision for our children is that they will live life in all its fullness and that no matter what obstacles they may need to overcome, they will be able to soar on wings like eagles at Ward Jackson – in life and in learning.

Application packs can be requested using the email address sbm@wardjacksonschool.org.uk and forms should be returned for the attention of the Head Teacher. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, by prior arrangement.

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure along with other relevant employment checks.

Application deadline Wednesday 9th October 2024

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.