TEACHING ASSISTANT TA2B - EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Location

St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington, Hartley Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NN (147 on roll)

Tel: 01254 234924
School website: www.stoswaldsromancatholicprimaryschool.com

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an inspirational Early Years Practitioner. The governors are seeking to appoint a person who is highly motivated, with creative thinking, energy and vision to join our wonderful team.

Working hours are 31.5 per week 8:30am - 3:20pm and the post is term time only plus 5 days for inset days.

Our ideal candidate must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, and have experience of working in a Nursery/EYFS setting with children in the Early Years (3-5 years).

We are looking for someone who will:
• Have knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Be able to build positive relationships with all children
• Be keen to learn
• Display energy, creativity and imagination - we want someone who will share joy with our children
• Be able to work successfully in our wonderful team - being flexible, taking direction but also showing initiative
• Be caring, friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring children achieve full potential
• Be able to share our commitment for inclusion developing the best possible learning environment for all children
• Hold high expectations for what our children with additional needs can achieve across the curriculum

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.

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

Closing Date:12 Noon 11/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education
• GCSE Grade 4 - 9 (C or above) in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

• Other qualifications relevant to the post

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant nursery/classroom environment
• Experience of working with the 7 areas of learning
• Experience of developing continuous provision in order to move learning forward

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Phase 1 Phonics
• Experience of developing early number acquisition
• Experience of developing language acquisition

Proposed Interview Date:

16/07/2025 

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.