EARLY YEARS' PRACTITIONER - TA3

Location

Lytham Church Of England Primary School, Park View Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4HA (184 on roll)

Tel: 01253 736900
School website: www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Headteacher would like to appoint a passionate, positive and energetic teaching assistant, to support our Early Years provision, in our nursery setting

The successful candidate will need to:

Hold a suitable Early Years’ practitioner qualification/NNEB or equivalent

Be an excellent Early Years’ practitioner and role model

Have excellent communication and listening skills

Show an ability to empathise

Have a non-judgemental, positive approach

Possess excellent organisational and time management skills

Have flexibility and adaptability, as well as the ability to work well in a team

Be committed to supporting equality and diversity

Have a clear understanding of the necessary confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information

Have a commitment to safeguarding

Be able to manage behaviour effectively

Demonstrate the ability to promote our distinct Christian values

The successful applicant will join our Lytham Church of England staff team, and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning in the school through their pivotal role in supporting the year Nursery Leader.

We can offer you:

A school and a nursery full of amazing children, supportive staff and skilled governors who challenge and support

Fantastic and supportive families

Opportunities to further develop your skill set

A positive indoor and outdoor learning environment

A nursery where no two days are the same

Please state your particular strengths, experience and interests in your application form.

This position is part time/term time only 38 weeks. If successful, the salary received will be paid pro-rata based on a FTE annual salary of £27269.

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 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English, grade C and above or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene<

Essential Experience

At least 3 years’ experience of working with children within the EYFS (with at least 2 years post qualification).

Ability to nurture, relate well and engage positively with children.

Knowledge of play-based teaching and learning strategies.

Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable Experience

Supporting children with a range of SEND disabilities

Experience of supporting vulnerable children and their associated needs and behaviours

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the school office to speak to Miss Hannah Davies (Deputy Head Teacher) 01253 736900

Proposed Interview Date:

24/03/2025 

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.