apply online icon EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT TA3 (MATERNITY LEAVE)

Ref 191734
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary £25979 to £ 29777 Pro Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (03/06/2024 to 31/05/2025) .
Hours 27.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/05/2024.
Location
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton Green, Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7EB (208 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335861
School website: www.st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governor's of St Bede's Catholic Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate EYFS practioner to join our team. The is a maternity leave cover. This role will be for a year or until the post-holder returns to work, whichever is soonest.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) who:

  • Has knowledge and experience of the new EYFS Curriculum
  • Shows a keen interest in child development
  • Has a caring and kind nature
  • Has imagination and creativity
  • Enhances children's learning through quality integrations and provision
  • Provides a safe and secure environment for our children to develop their social and communication skills, whilst recording observations and summarising their achievements.
  • Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning
  • Has a proven track record and is passionate in developing children to be confident and compassionate

  • Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children to achieve the best

  • Is prepared to work outside whatever the weather!<


    Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

    We can offer you:

  • Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career
  • A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community
  • A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference
  • Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best
  • Work with a supportive and positive team
  • A commitment to your professional development and well-being


    Visits to our school are welcome. Please call the School Office to book on 01772 335861

  • Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


    • Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Maths and English
  • Experience of working with children in EYFS
  • Commitment to undertake training and development
  • Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young children

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Paediatric First Aid

    • Essential Experience
  • Ability to observe and assess children against the EYFS Curriculum
  • Ability to relate well to children and to parents/carers
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to supervise and assist pupils
  • Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

    • Desirable Experience
  • Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
  • Experience of supporting the ethos and mission statement in a Catholic school

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the School Office on 01772 335861
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    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Attached to job advert. Please return the form to Louise Swarbrick, School Business Manager at bursar@st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
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    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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