EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant (to cover Maternity for 2 terms)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to work in our innovative, exciting and happy school with motivated children and supportive staff?
We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to cover Maternity Leave for 2 terms
Post required from Monday 6th January 2025 until Friday 18th July 2025
Full Time for 2 terms
An opportunity has presented itself where we are looking for a full-time EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our fabulous team. We are a small one-form entry school who offer excellent provision in Primary Education.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:
- Be a committed practising Catholic or someone who is willing to be supportive of our Catholic ethos and practices.
- Be a proven, excellent classroom practitioner
- Have the highest expectations for all children, ensuring outstanding progress.
- Have a commitment to teaching an inspiring EYFS Curriculum
- Demonstrate high expectations of learning, achievement & behaviour
- Be able to motivate, challenge and enthuse our children
- Show excellent communication and inter-personal skills to lead a team effectively
- Inspire and engage all children creatively in the learning process.
- Be committed to developing our team and maintaining effective relationships within the parish and wider school community.
- Participate fully in the curricular, extra-curricular and religious life of our school.
- Aspire to excel professionally.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Happy, caring, confident, motivated children who love coming to school every day to learn.
- A hardworking team of dedicated, positive and very supportive staff
- A supportive community which has strong links with parents and Parish
- A proactive approach to your Professional Development
- An active and supportive Governing Body
- Excellent opportunities for growth into leadership.
- Mentoring support and coaching from our experienced leaders.
- Thorough and supportive induction process.
Further details about the role
Our children want someone who:
- Is kind and understanding
- Is firm but fair
- Delivers fun lessons and exciting learning
- Will follow our Gospel virtues
- Who is committed to our school and will live and breathe our mission statement.
- Is smiley and happy
- Can help them to bring out the best in themselves
Whole class lesson observations: Monday 11th November (Times TBC)
Interviews for successful candidates: Wednesday 13th November
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025
End Date: Friday 18th July 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our Lady and St Kenelm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore the post is subject to an enhanced DBS statement. We also conduct online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024.Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. All references are followed up using a pre-interview safeguarding enquiry form if called to interview and if appointed a more thorough reference will be sought.