Senior Teaching Assistant - Class Lead
Wigston Menphys Nursery School, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2FRThis job expired on 11 May 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 May 2022 at 1:55pm
Date listed
10 February 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35.75 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (Training Hours)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,185 (FTE)
Senior Teaching Assistant - Class Lead job summary
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career in Early Years Education and SEND
35¾ hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks
Grade 8 point 15-18 pro-rata
We are looking for someone to join us who is:-
• An enthusiastic, experienced EYFS practitioner with a keen interest in nursery aged children with SEND
• Effectively able to lead a small class team of experienced practitioners; working closely with the Senior Teacher and other Class Leads
• Excited and ready to take on new responsibilities and challenges
• A strong and adaptable team player able to work closely with a range of professionals including Physiotherapists, OT’s and Speech Therapists
• Equipped with a current and comprehensive knowledge of the latest EYFS and an understanding of the importance of Early Learning and Intervention for children with SEND
• Committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND
• Fully understanding of differentiation and the appropriate priorities for Early Years pupils with SEND
• Able to create high quality learning experiences and environments
• Skilled in supporting children whose behaviour can challenge
• Able to form effective relationships with parents
• Excellent in their written and oral communication skills
• Blessed with a good sense of humour, playfulness and fun
We will offer you:-
• A happy, supportive well motivated team environment
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Access to training and professional development
For more information or to request an application pack please email the office on: admin@menphyscentre.leics.sch.uk
Visits prior to application are strongly encouraged.
Closing date for applications: Open Ended
Interview date: If you have been successfully shortlisted we will be in contact with you to arrange an interview including a teaching task
Previous applicants need not apply.
Equality and Safeguarding are priorities for the School and all appointments will be subject to the receipt of written references and an enhanced DBS.
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 Wigston Menphys Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- View all Nurseryjobs
- School size
- 54 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@menphyscentre.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01162889977
Wigston Menphys Nursery School is a nursery for children aged 2-5 years who have special educational needs.
It is situated in Wigston, South Leicestershire. The Centre was built by the Leicestershire based Menphys Charity and is currently funded by the Local Authority. The nursery is staffed by Teachers, Nursery Nurses, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Health Care Worker and Admin Staff.
The nursery's practioners work closely with parents, carers and professionals who regularly visit to support the children's learning. These professionals include Speech and Language Therapists, Physio and Occupational Therapists and staff from the Specialist Teaching Services.
Wigston Menphys Nursery Schools' philosophy is the importance of recognising and working with each child as a unique individual, recognising their strengths and working on areas for development.
Arranging a visit to Wigston Menphys Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@menphyscentre.leics.sch.uk.
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