NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Bradley Nursery School, Bradley Road East, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QH (202 on roll)

Tel: 01282 615183
School website: www.bradleynursery.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint at least one knowledgeable, highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming nursery school team. We are looking for a positive, nurturing and reflective practitioner dedicated to ensuring high quality playful teaching both indoors and out.

Candidates must have experience of working within an Early Years Setting with children from 2-4 years and will have a sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Your experience could relate to the successful completion of Early Years placements linked to a Level 3 training course (as a minimum)The successful candidates will work within a supportive, experienced school team and as a keyperson and will be fully involved in the teaching, learning and assessment of children in the class. They will be expected to confidently deliver a range of activities and programmes of work to meet the specific needs of individual children and small groups.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 04/06/2024

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 3 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with nursery aged children in an early years environment

Experience of the EYFS for children from 2-5 years

Ability to nurture, relate and engage positively with  children

Ability to effectively deliver short group learning activities

Ability to work as part of a collaborative team

Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

For an informal discussion please contact:

You are invited to visit our Nursery School and meet our children and staff - please telephone the school office on 01282 615183 to organise an informal chat and to look around our lovely Nursery School.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

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.

 

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.