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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Poplar Farm School, Grantham, NG31 8XF

This job expired on 7 November 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Dec 24

• Closing date

  7 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737 - £23,893 FTE
• Actual salary: £18,001 - £18,916 pro rata
• Pay scale: LCC G3.6-9

What skills and experience we're looking for

• • Poplar Farm is a new, vibrant and successful two-form entry school, with brilliant children and fantastic facilities. We are a warm, caring, inclusive and vibrant school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.

    The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

    We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated teaching assistant to work within our EYFS team. The ideal candidate would be someone who is driven to ensure the first year at school for children is engaging, interesting and creative. This role would allow the right candidate to build on their existing knowledge and skills whilst being able to flourish in a progressive and caring school.

    The successful candidate will be a passionate teaching assistant who:

    • Can confidently and effectively support the teaching of phonics, and lead small groups.
    • Has a good working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, and can accurately record observations on Tapestry.
    • Is efficient and well organised and has skills and talents to improve the learning of children.
    • Has a caring and positive attitude.
    • Has excellent communication skills and is approachable for all children, staff and parents.
    • Has the ability to promote the school’s values.
    • Can support the teachers in providing outstanding outdoor provision.

    Experience of work within an EYFS setting is desirable although not essential. A willingness to try a variety of strategies as well as the ability to work as part of our friendly team is essential.

    Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

What the school offers its staff

In turn we can offer you:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking children.
• A forward-thinking and supportive staff who are committed to enhancing the learning and progress of our children.
• A new school building filled with rich and creative and learning environments, both inside and outside.

The benefits we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
• A Bike2Work Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact enquiries@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Midday, Thursday 7 November 2024

Interviews will take place: Thursday 14 November 2024

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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.

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About Poplar Farm School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poplar Farm School website
• Email address: sendco@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk
• Phone number: 01476850680
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poplar-farm-school

Arranging a visit to Poplar Farm School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sendco@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk.

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