EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A

Location

Colne Newtown Nursery School, West Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HW (80 on roll)

Tel: 01282 864411
School website: www.newtownnursery.co.uk

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our unique 0-4's School for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative Early Years Teaching Assistant/Practitioner. You will join our well-established, committed and hard-working team. The post is temporary in the first instance but has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate  dependant on numbers on roll and funding. Our School offers continuity of education and care through our extended provision throughout the year. The post is being offered term-time , however a willingness to work some ad hoc hours in School Holidays, agreed in advance, to support our extended provision would be highly desirable.

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

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

Level 2 DFE Full and Relevant Qualification in Childcare Education and or Equivalent 

Other recent/relevant training related to the role. 

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Level 3 (or above) DFE Full and Relevant Qualification in Childcare and Education and or Teaching and Learning

Paediatric First Aid 

Recent Child Protection Safeguarding Training 

Food Hygiene Training 

Essential Experience

To have experience working in a School/ Nursery Setting 

To have experience of working with children 0-5 years

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework 

Desirable Experience

Extensive working knowledge of teaching, planning and tracking children's progress in the EYFS

Experience of working with children with SEND

Experience of working in a Nursery Class or School 

Experience of supporting families 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For more information or to express an initial interest please contact the school and the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher would be happy to have a chat with you and invite you to visit.

Proposed Interview Date:

10/01/2025 

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.