EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Delph Side Community Primary School, Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED (224 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721881
School website: www.delphside.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you looking to work in a school where the whole team genuinely, genuinely work their socks off but look after each other, laugh a lot, enjoy their job and achieve AMAZING things for children?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

is determined, driven and ambitious, for themselves, but also the children they support

values the ‘whole child’, their family and their community

is open minded, non-judgmental and willing to put themselves in ‘someone else’s shoes’

thrives on positivity, is friendly and who doesn’t see asking for help, or accepting areas to develop, as a barrier to their own learning

has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development

is able to contribute to the maintenance of an exciting and stimulating EYFS learning environment, both indoors and outdoors

can support children by delivering interventions to support children’s early speech & language skills.

is prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ to contribute to our school community

holds an approved level 3 qualification


In return, we will offer you:

a very friendly, supportive and skilled staff team

the happiest, most loving children – our Delph Siders!

open-door classrooms where colleagues help one another, happily, openly, without judgement

the chance to lead – we are all leaders, at all levels

superb SEN support

a relentless drive for excellence, an exciting ‘next step’ in the school development always around the corner<

supportive appraisal cycles to evolve and motivate

a robust wellbeing policy, days back in lieu etc

a beautiful environment, inside and out

a school with multiple dimensions………The Lake, The Studio, The Hangout, The Hub, The Forest, The Loft.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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

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

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Proposed Interview Date:

18/06/2025 

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.