Job Introduction
ROLE: Teaching Assistant (Pre-school/EYFS Phase with opportunities to develop skills to support across primary range)
SCHOOL: Westover Primary School
HOURS: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday – Friday, including afterschool club, term time only (39 weeks)
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Salary Band 4 - £24,420 to £25,652 FTE
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 28th November 2024 at noon
START DATE: December 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our newly expanded EYFS phase which from September 24 includes a Pre School. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to help us create a centre of excellence for our youngest pupils. We are looking for a nurturing and highly skilled individual to join a fun and vibrant team. The hours include classroom support from 8.30 to 3pm plus 2.5 hours (3pm to 5.30) leading pre-school children in after school club, this role will be paid on PCC Band 4. You will also have the opportunity to experience working in other year groups.
We are part of Hamwic Education Trust. HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.
JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:
If you have a positive attitude and commitment to supporting children's learning and behaviour, together with previous experience of supporting children within a school or pre-school setting (either through paid work or work placement), then this could be the job for you. Candidates must be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in supporting teaching and learning in schools (or similar) and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills. Qualifications must be on the approved list for working in a pre-school see link.
You will work in close partnership with the class teacher to enhance learning opportunities and you will be required to provide accurate records and daily feedback.
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL:
- Enjoy working with children aged 3-5 and be warm and welcoming
- Has a good understanding of early childhood development and is nurturing
- Understands high quality interactions
- Be committed to safeguarding and protecting children from harm
- Be professional, dependable and flexible
- Have good communication skills – both verbal and written
- Be caring, understanding and patient and most of all fun
- Be able to problem solve in the best interest of the child
- Be able to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Be willing to undertake training opportunities
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO:
- Keep accurate records and feedback to parent carers effectively
- Complete a small amount of administration, record keeping and effectively feedback to parents
- First aid for pupils (training will be provided)
- Fulfil all safeguarding requirements
- Plan set up and clear away play sessions
- Carry out risk assessments
- Prepare light snacks and have a good understanding of hygiene (training provided)
- Be fully inclusive and willing to learn and undertake taking to meet the needs of pupils
- Have an approved level 3 qualifications for preschool age
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a satff benefits portal through Vivup
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form on www.hamwic.org and return to Sue Hattersley – shattersley@westoverprimary.co.uk
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools with the Trust 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE RIDINGS PARTNERSHIP
The Ridings Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust, in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
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