Oakridge Primary School
Silvester Way
Stafford
ST17 0PR
Tel: 01785 337300
Email: recruitment@oakridge.staffs.sch.uk
Nursery Teaching Assistant – Teaching & Learning
32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only
Initially this is a fixed term contract from January to July
Scale Point: 5 - 6(Grade 4) fte £23,500-£23,893
Oakridge is a thriving and successful primary school that prides itself on providing the highest standards of education for the children in our school community. We expect our pupils to reach for the stars and it’s no different for our dedicated team of professionals. We are a school with an ambitious vision and are seeking a self-motivated, committed and proactive practitioner to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and facilitating learning, delivering intervention support, and conducting assessments of pupils. With solid experience of working in the Foundation Stage, you will work collaboratively with our Nursery Manager to plan engaging learning opportunities, demonstrating your enthusiasm for early years and your ability to work to high standards.
Your understanding of how children learn, together with excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively, will enable you to shine in this role. Your creativity and pride in fulfilling your role will support your ability to provide a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
As a forward-thinking, innovative school, which is outstanding in all areas, you will join a dedicated, hardworking team, and have opportunities to access first-class continuous professional development.
Oakridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.
Please note: CVs are not accepted. Only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting. All completed application forms to be returned to recruitment@oakridge.staffs.sch.uk.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 15th November 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 18th November 2024
Interview: Thursday 21st November 2024
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