Early Years Teaching Assistant Job Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Length (end date): 21/07/2025 Salary Scale: TA1 Points 2-4. £18,252.21 - £19,430.39 per annum 32.5 hours per week We are seeking to appoint a class-based Teaching Assistant to join our lovely school for the Summer Term 2025, working in our Early Years class of Reception and Nursery children and to cover part of the lunchtime provision. There may also be the possibility of extending hours and extending the contract as our school requirements continue to change. We would love to attract an experienced TA to our school, however if that's not you - don't despair What is important to us is the right person. You may be fully qualified and experienced, not qualified yet, or you may be drawn to the role, but have not started to train. Wherever you are in your career, we would welcome applications from nurturing, caring, positive people who share our vision and values and strive to safeguard the welfare of our children. The position is vacant now, so the successful candidate will start as soon as they are able. We are looking for someone with all the right skills to make a great Teaching Assistant who: Is nurturing, patient and empathic with children whilst able to maintain consistent and clear boundaries Is able to demonstrate a strong ability to use their own initiative, build good relationships with pupils and establish positive behaviours for learning Is proactive with their support, shows enthusiasm and imagination Possesses strong numeracy and literacy skills Has high expectations of children's achievements and behaviour Has a friendly and professional nature with children and adults Has a flexible and professional approach to work Has a positive attitude with excellent communication skills Is a team player, with a strong personal work ethic Relishes the prospect of being part of a community and not just a member of staff; Is committed to promoting our vision of Nurture, Nature, Knowledge and our Christian values. Himbleton CE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled, rural school with 110 children on roll (inclusive of Nursery) with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 14. Children are taught in mixed age classes and the vacancy is for a fixed-term position with our youngest children in our Early Years class. We can offer you a school with: A warm, welcoming and friendly school with a strong Christian vision, rooted in theological narrative that is alive and drives all that we do; The opportunity to work with our wonderful pupils and become part of the family; A supportive Governing Body whose expectations for the school are high; An experienced and knowledgeable staff team who are committed to ensuring that our children experience the best opportunities; A supportive and engaged wider community. We would be delighted to talk to you, meet you and show you our school and all applicants are encouraged to visit school before they apply. This can be arranged by contacting our School Administrator, Mrs Stewart, on 01905 391231 or via email to officehimbleton.worcs.sch.uk We would also encourage you to look at our website www.himbleton.worcs.sch.uk to find out more and to get a true feel for our school. Closing date for applications: Friday 11th April at 12 noon Shortlisting: Friday 11th April. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Planned interview date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 To apply, please use the Worcestershire agreed application form which is available from our website or as a paper copy from the school office. Please do not send CVs. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment: Himbleton CE Primary School and Nursery has responsibility for and 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. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and other satisfactory pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.