TEACHING ASSISTANT - EYFS

Location

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON (part of the Mater Ecclesiae Multi Academy Trust), PR1 5XL (352 on roll)
Rigby Street
Tel: 01772 796112
School website: www.sjps.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT EARLY YEARS??

The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our staff team for the upcoming academic year. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of our children in a vibrant Preston school. The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about Early Years and supporting our youngest children’s learning and development.

The posts are for 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with start and finish times to be agreed on appointment.

We are a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos. We are looking for individuals with excellent people skills who can nurture and support our EYFS children with their learning within the Catholic ethos of our school.

Day-to-day of the role under the supervision of the class teacher:

Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering educational activities.

Provide support to individual students and small groups to help them understand and complete tasks.

Encourage children’s engagement with the curriculum and foster a positive learning environment.

Monitor and record children’s progress, sharing observations with the class teacher.

Help manage classroom resources and set up continuous provision for lessons.

Support the class teacher in delivering daily phonics sessions and reading support

Participate in school meetings and professional development sessions as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience working as an EYFS Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.

Strong understanding of the educational needs of Early Years children.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with the class teacher and other staff members.

Patience, empathy, and a positive, encouraging attitude.

Enhanced DBS with barred check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:

Opportunity to make a significant impact on children’s educational experiences.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Professional development opportunities.

This is a fixed term contract until the end of July 2025 with the possibility of the post becoming permanent.  It will also be a variable hours contract of 10 hours per week but the requirement will for 27.5 per week.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 16th July at 12 noon
INTERVIEWS: 22nd July

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Multi Academy Trust

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 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post 
GCSE Maths and English to grade ‘C’ or equivalent

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children in EYFS

Experience of working in an EYFS classroom setting or Nursery environmen

Experience of supporting pupils with diverse needs

Desirable Experience

Have experience of working 1:1 with children within a classroom setting

Experience of teaching systematic phonics

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the school office on 01772 796112

Proposed Interview Date:

22/07/2024 

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.