Ref 194610A
Number of Posts 1
Grade GRADE 4.
Salary £24404 to £25183
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP to 31.12.2025) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 24/01/2025.
Location Colne Newtown Nursery School, West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW (80 on roll)
Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our unique 0-4's School for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative Early Years Teaching Assistant/Practitioner. You will join our well-established, committed and hard-working team. The post is temporary in the first instance but has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate depending on numbers on roll and funding. Our School offers continuity of education and care through our extended provision throughout the year. The post is being offered term-time; however, a willingness to work some ad hoc hours in School Holidays, agreed in advance, to support our extended provision would be highly desirable.
Please note that CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy, you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Essential Qualifications:
* Level 2 DFE Full and Relevant Qualification in Childcare Education and or Equivalent
* Other recent/relevant training related to the role.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Relevant Level 3 (or above) DFE Full and Relevant Qualification in Childcare and Education and or Teaching and Learning
* Paediatric First Aid
* Recent Child Protection Safeguarding Training
* Food Hygiene Training
Essential Experience:
* Experience working in a School/Nursery Setting
* Experience of working with children 0-5 years
* Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
Desirable Experience:
* Extensive working knowledge of teaching, planning, and tracking children's progress in the EYFS
* Experience of working with children with SEND
* Experience of working in a Nursery Class or School
* Experience of supporting families
For an informal discussion, please contact the school. The Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher would be happy to have a chat with you and invite you to visit. Proposed Interview Date: 10/01/2025.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Rehabilitation:
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders; this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. #J-18808-Ljbffr