What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a skilled, committed and experienced colleague to join our Early Years team, either as a Teaching Assistant or as an Apprentice TA who will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
We are a welcoming, inclusive school community rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted.
The contracted hours are 29 hours 10 minutes per week for the Teaching Assistant role (8:50am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 50 minute lunch break) or 30 hours per week for the Apprentice TA role; additional hours may be available according to the needs of the school.
The successful applicant is likely to be working in Reception, but a final decision will be made based on their skills and experience.
The successful applicant will:
• Have a positive impact on the attainment and progress of pupils;
• Undertake a range of specialised tasks to support the learning and development of pupils;
• Promote pupil independence and positive behaviours for learning through a ‘least help first’ approach;
• Have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and/or experience, including in English and maths, and a full and relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner qualification (or be committed to working towards one of these). As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership,
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given; • A wide range of CPD opportunities through the Unity Research School and Unity Teaching School Hub;
• Opportunities for career progression across the trust;
• A dedicated, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors. Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact the school office for further details:
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.