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Level One EYFS Teaching Assistant

Orchard Park Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR

This job expired on 14 May 2021

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 April 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: LEVEL 1b - £14,214.76 pa

Level One EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for a new teaching assistant to join our school!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursery team, providing care and education for the youngest pupils in our school. You will be working alongside the Nursery Teacher and Nursery Nurse, providing excellent learning opportunities through adult led and independent play. Applicants should have a significant knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum, as well as a caring, kind and approachable manner. Previous experience is desirable, as well as a very good understanding of childhood development.

We are looking for a candidate with: -

• High expectations
• A passion to see children thrive
• NVQ Level 2 in Child Care or Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Knowledge of the use of observations for assessment
• Understanding of a child’s emotional needs
• The ability to communicate effectively
• The desire to help develop a learning environment of the highest quality
• The ability to promote positive relationships with parents/carers
• A willingness to be an active member of the whole school team.

Working at Orchard Park will bring you;

• An enthusiastic, fun, talented and dedicated team to work alongside
• A school where everyone is valued wellbeing is of high importance and the team ethic is strong
• Pupils that are hardworking, well behaved and passionate about being the best version of themselves
• An outstanding, striking learning environment with excellent resourcing
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of something special

HOURS OF WORK: 8.45am – 3.15pm Term time only

We are facilitating visits to the school at the moment, under strict health and safety guidelines. These visits need to beyond the school day. These visits provide you with the opportunity to meet the EYFS team and the head teacher, as well as give you some context surrounding our school community.

Please contact Lynsey in the school office to organise a visit on office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk

Please apply for this post by visiting our website www.orchardparkprimary.co.uk - only fully completed applications with an accompanying cover letter will be accepted, we will not accept any CV's.

Interviews: Thursday 20th May 2021

Our school 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 is subject to an enhanced DBS 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.

This job post has expired.

About Orchard Park Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Orchard Park Community Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 438200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-park-community-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Orchard Park Community Primary School is a small school situated on the northern boundary of City Cambridge in growing development. We are fortunate to have new beautifully designed which well equipped and surrounded by open play space. Our was recently reaffirmed as 'Good' Ofsted (March 2017) unique special place work.

Arranging a visit to Orchard Park Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk.

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