Job Introduction
We are recruiting an Early Years Assistant!
We are very excited to advertise for a new staff member to come and join our team. We are a small Infant school with a big heart. Everyone at Hart Plain is passionate about aiming high for our children and school community. Our school has a friendly, warm and family feel. We’d love you to join the family.
The successful applicant will have a love of Early Years and be experienced in supporting children’s early play, learning and development. You will be a playful, patient, caring and motivated person who enjoys working within a team. You will have a good general education with sound literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Above all, you must believe that with determination, compassion and energy they can make a difference to the children and their families, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
Nursery, pre-school or school experience is essential. The successful applicant will be skilled in supporting the class teacher to create a calm and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills to support our relationship approach to learning.
Our Vision: Together, we aim high.
Our learning heroes promote life-long learning skills and help children to become successful learners, happy and safe and respectful citizens.
Hours – Hours to be discussed at interview stage. 31 hours per week. Term time only - 39 weeks
Salary – Grade C1, FTE £23,049. Actual salary £16,518
Closing Date – 20th December 2024
Start Date – TBC
The Expectations
- At least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths. Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is desirable but full training will be given to the right candidate.
- Previous experience of working with and guiding the learning of children in a school and or early years setting.
- Experience in behaviour and SEND.
- Good administrative skills to ensure accurate record keeping and monitoring of pupils’ attainment.
- Good IT skills - Be able to use emails efficiently and create resources using computers.
- The ability to maintain children's interest, enthusiasm and motivation for learning.
- A strong commitment to ensure effective behaviours for learning are maintained.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 02392 262511 to arrange an appointment. For more information about the school and our team please look at our website www.hartplaininfants.co.uk.
Please note that Hart Plain Infant School reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
This school and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
