Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
High Street Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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Job details
| Working pattern | Part-time only |
|---|---|
| Salary | £18,795 to £19,554 per year (full-time equivalent) |
Job summary
High Street Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant (Nursery) to join our team. High Street Nursery is a maintained nursery within a primary academy. We provide provision for children aged 2 to 4 years.
Essential educational requirements
Educated to GSCE Level in English and Maths
Essential qualifications
At least Level 2 Early Years Qualification or equivalent
Essential skills and experience
Literacy and Numeracy skills to fulfil the duties of the role
Level 2 in Childcare
Experience of working with children under the age of five
Knowledge of “Birth to Three Matters” framework
Knowledge of day care standards
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Child Protection issues
Knowledge of specialist techniques such as: Makaton signing, Picture Exchange, Restraint
Post holder is required to use caring skills to ensure the welfare and well-being of the children
Keyboarding skills required to record basic information and some precision in the correct use of children’s play equipment and associated materials
Post holder will be using some initiative to solve straightforward problems arising from the care of young children on a daily basis
Employee benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities with many other benefits.
More on how to applySchool overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Primary |
| School size | 162 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 2 to 11 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | High Street Primary Academy website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | recruitment@reachsouth.org |
School location
High Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3SJ