Teaching Assistant TA2 Initially Early Years

Oak Hill First School, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  11 July 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,405.17 - £17,696.25 Annually (Actual) Initially 31 hours 50 mins per week

Teaching Assistant TA2 Initially Early Years job summary

The role will initially be based in Early Years. However, in future may be reallocated to KS1 or KS2. The successful candidate will need to:

• Work closely with the other staff to provide an inviting and stimulating learning environment for the children.

• Support children in their learning through high quality interactions in their play and also through the activities planned by the teacher.

• Make regular observations and share these as part of the ongoing assessment of children’s learning.

• Build good relationships with parents which will support strong home-school links

• We have very high expectations, always striving to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for each child. The successful candidate will possess the following:

• an appropriate NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification and English and Maths grades 4/ grades C or above

• recent experience of working in an Early Years’ setting with 3-5 yr olds.

• have some knowledge and understanding of pupils’ different learning needs.

• be able to work in partnership with teachers to provide an excellent learning environment within the classroom.

• able to work as part of a team but also independently if required.

• have proven skills in positive behaviour management.

• have excellent organisational skills

• have a positive, calm manner, be adaptable and have a good sense of humour!

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our school provides the very best education for every pupil. They will implement agreed work programs with individuals or groups of children and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils.

Oak Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We undertake clear procedures to ensure that all staff appointed to the school are suitable to work with young people and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Thursday 11th July 2024 at 9am

Interview Date: Monday 15th July 2024

For further details and an application form, please contact the school office on 01527 528523 or E Mail: Miss S Newman (Business & Finance Lead) snewman@oakhill.crst.org.uk

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 Oak Hill First School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oak Hill First School website (opens in new tab)
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