"Pupils at Princefield are happy to attend. This is because they are well cared for by staff. There are highly positive relationships between staff and pupils that start in Nursery. This helps to develop confident children in early years who are eager to learn. Pupils continue to have a positive attitude to learning as they go through school. They work hard in lessons and enjoy their learning." - Ofsted (July 2022)
Teaching Assistant (Early Years)
Ref: SCH-PVAT-0163 18 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Princefield First School
Location: Penkridge
Salary: £16,832.00
Department: Support
Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 02/05/2025 12:00
Interview Date: 07/05/2025
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Hours per Week: 30.00
Weeks per Year: 39.000
Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 3
The Role:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our successful team to support children in our Early Years team. They must have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Framework and are working or have worked in an Early Years Setting previously.
Our ideal candidate would be an effective role model that sets high expectations and motivates the pupils to achieve. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate must hold a relevant Early Years Childcare qualification, minimum Level 2 and have a passion for making a change in young people’s lives.
This position is for 28 hours per week, working 8.45am-3.15pm Monday to Friday, this role is on a temporary basis and linked funding.
We are looking for:
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children
* Already be an excellent Early Years practitioner with an ability to ensure all children make good progress from their baseline
* Have lots of energy and enthusiasm
* Be able to work as part of a team
Employee benefits:
* Access to first class CPD opportunities
* Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
* Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free will writing service
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realizes their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Related Documents:
PFS - TA Grade 3 JD Download
Safeguarding Information:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Penk Valley Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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