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  • Closing date

    18 October 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 October 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 31st August 2022

Full-time equivalent salary

£18,330 - £19,698

Actual salary

£13,694.36 - £14,716.39 per year

Teaching Assistant (Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)) job summary

Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area. As part of our continued growth we have an immediate opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team at Blackgates Primary Academy.

As a Teaching Assistant in EYFS, you will provide the support that will help our children succeed. Working within nursery and the classroom, you will work collaboratively with other professionals within EYFS to secure good progress for all pupils, regardless of their abilities and capabilities. With your adept communication skills you will ensure the children are happy and safe while succeeding. Using your skills to organise your work well, you will offer support in the deliverance of educational activities that engage the pupils, be attentive to their needs and assist the teacher in delivering quality education whilst ensuring safety and access to learning for all pupils. Harnessing your ability to relate well to children and adults, you will compassionately support the teaching of our children one to one, in groups, and as part of the whole class, while actively promoting the ethos and values of the school.

The post offers challenge, reward and role development for the right candidate. The role will be based at Blackgates Primary with opportunities to work with other professionals across the Trust.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Blackgates Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
299 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
01138878155

Blackgates Primary is proud to be an inclusive school providing a high quality, creative and challenging education within a secure, caring and happy environment. It is our aim for every child to experience a sense of enjoyment and pupils are helped to achieve their very best through a broad and balanced curriculum.

At Leodis Academies Trust we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working together. We look for individuals who can contribute to this and make a difference to the academies that form our Trust. In return for joining us as our EYFS Teaching Assistant we can offer:

An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.

Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including Simply Health cash plan, free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Free parking on site.

A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.

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