EYFS Learning Support Assistant
St Silas Church of England Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 3TP27 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 15:45, plus one additional hour for staff CPD on Wednesday (15:45 - 16:45) Term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31/08/2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 2 SCP 3 to 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
The leaders of the trust are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner who supports children to the highest standards, believes that each and every child can and will achieve, and is dedicated to improving the life chances of all children and their families.
Personal Qualities:
The successful candidate must fulfil the following criteria:
Have a relevant EYFS qualification as per the regulations set out in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
Have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Have a good understanding of continuous provision and the role in plays in the EYFS curriculum
Encourage and motivate all children, whatever their background and ability, to reach their full potential
Be resilient, positive and enthusiastic about education
Think and act creatively to make sure learning is motivated, successful and fun
Have high expectations of themselves and pupils
Have high standards and have strengths in English and Maths
Be willing to work collaboratively with other teachers within the trust
Act as the key person for a group of children and their families
What the school offers its staff
We are a caring and hard-working school in Toxteth, Liverpool.We champion each and every child to be the best that they can be, and we are extremely proud to be part of the Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust.
We are absolutely delighted to have recently achieved theAttachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Gold Award.This is a fantastic achievement, and it shows how hard we have worked to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive school where children, families and staff are nurtured and championed in a safe and caring environment.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About St Silas Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@remat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 727 6067
Arranging a visit to St Silas Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@remat.org.uk.
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