Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-4.00pm) Good Shepherd Catholic Primary school are seeking to recruit ambitious, nurturing and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our Good Shepherd family. We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who can nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every child as we guide and support them through their journey of faith and education. If you want to be part of a team with high aspirations; have the opportunity to create moments that matter; nurturing the talent of tomorrow; and inspiring children to achieve their full potential then Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is waiting for you The successful candidate will: • Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school • Be skilled at creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm • Be able to demonstrate a strong desire and belief that all children are capable of achieving high standards • Have excellent organisational and communication skills • Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive mindset • Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and develop positive relationships We can offer you: • A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued • A welcoming and friendly team of staff • A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff • A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children • Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school • An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider Romero Academy • A supportive and committed Local Governing Body Social Media Check: In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index, experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically: - Up to 10 years online history - Social and professional networking and media - Blogs & vlogs - News and media reports - Information displayed publicly online by 3rd parties - Any other relevant open-source information available Safeguarding Statement Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.