Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Salary information: Scale 5, £23,992 per annum
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)

Start date: ASAP

John Locke Academy is an outstanding school looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and inspirational Teaching Assistant to support our children. We are a positive, creative, and forward-thinking team of professionals. The academy is part of The Elliot Foundation Trust, a successful multi-academy trust specialising in primary education.

We are looking for an inspiring, flexible Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and Teachers in Nursery and Reception.

The post will involve supporting children’s learning programmes within the class, as well as leading groups. It may also include some lunchtime cover.

In order to count within the ratios at level 3, the candidate must hold an early years qualification which is approved as full and relevant by the DfE approved level 3. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification

Please only apply if you meet the above requirements.

Please attach a copy of your Level 3 qualification, GCSE English or Level 2 equivalent and Paediatric First Aid Certificate to your application.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Establishing a supportive relationship with the children and their parents, acting as a role model, and being aware of, and responding appropriately to, individual needs.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Developing methods of promoting/reinforcing children's self-esteem.

If you relish the chance to play an important role in a child’s happiness and development at school, we are keen to hear from you.

We may be in a position to support candidates through a variety of apprenticeship schemes to enhance their skills and qualifications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Monday 10th November at 9am
Applicant information: Please note, early applications will be considered ahead of the closing date for interviews. We reserve the right to hold interviews before the closing date.