EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HR

11 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time, term time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

To work under the guidance of the EYFS Lead, teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve working alongside teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.

What the school offers its staff

St Mary’s isn’t just a school; it’s a brave, forward-thinking family in which children come first. Staff here know that their work can change lives and because of this, we strive to be at the forefront of primary education. It is our unequivocal belief that all children should be given the very best chance to succeed and live life in all its fullness. As a EYFS practitioner, you will work predominantly in our Reception class, but may also be required to assist and deputise for teachers in across EYFS and KS1.

To sustain you in this crucial role, we will:

provide a comprehensive induction programme
grow your skills through our ‘Deliberate Professional Empowerment Programme’
provide a strong wellbeing, workload and career development structure

We’ve worked hard to build a research-based approach to learning, progressive curriculum and innovative learning environments. Likewise, we’re looking for an EYFS Practitioner who shares our values and is willing to go the extra mile: someone who is altruistic, tenacious and ambitious for all our children. This role demands real dedication and an unwavering commitment to our community. In return, you’ll find reward in our warm-hearted spirit, collegiate approach and, most importantly, in seeing our children achieve a sense of self-fulfilment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.