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SEND Nurture Assistant - Blagdon Nursery School

Blagdon Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NT

This job expired on 20 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Required ASAP - 35 Hours a week, Term time only plus 5 INSET days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.45am - 4.00pm & Wednesday 8.45am - 5.00pm - Permanent post
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,753 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required ASAP - 35 Hours a week, Term time only plus 5 INSET days -Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.45am - 4.00pm & Wednesday 8.45am - 5.00pm -Permanent post

Due to expansion of our SEND provision we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Nurture Assistant to work in this large and busy Nursery School with children aged between 2-4 years. Blagdon Nursery has been at the heart of the Whitley community for over 80 years. This position is in our SEND Moderate Needs Resource, so knowledge and experience of SEND (Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) would be advantageous.

We can offer:

• an opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting
• the opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three exceptional Nursery Schools
• training and continuous professional development
• a positive and enthusiastic staff, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
• the benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme

The successful candidates will:

• either have some experience of supporting children with SEND needs or have an interest in working with children with SEND needs
• be motivated, creative, enthusiastic and a good team player
• be reliable, flexible and have good communication skills
• have some knowledge of Safeguarding practices

What the school offers its staff

For an application pack please email: admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or visit www.reysfederation.org

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024

Applications will be considered upon receipt

Blagdon Nursery School is part of the REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon, Caversham and New Bridge Nursery Schools. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.

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.

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 Blagdon Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blagdon Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blagdon-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Blagdon Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk.

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