Early Years Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Early Years Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Salary (Band 4, SCP 3-4) £12,962 - £13,197

Required ASAP

Home Farm Primary School wishes to appoint an inspirational and outstanding TA who has the ability to support early year’s children to achieve high standards of learning.

Vacancy Information

Home Farm Primary School is a 2 form entry school with 458 pupils on roll. 

We are looking for an outstanding individual who can support our school in an innovative, nurturing and creative manner. Our school is looking to appoint someone who can utilise our many strengths and also see what’s needed to move our school to the next level. The ideal applicant should be able to use our embedded ethos to work with parents. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about working with early years children.
• Be patient, caring and a good communicator.
• Be inspirational and believes all children deserve the very best.
• Have great teamwork skills, a good sense of humour and a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ every day
• Are committed to and display the ‘Home Farm Way’ in everything they do

Duties may include:

• Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range.
• Using your initiative.
• Supporting class teachers within the early year’s classroom.
• Preparing teaching resources.
• Helping children with toileting and meals.
• Supporting special needs children, some of whom have severe and complex difficulties.

A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with early years children is desirable.

We can offer:

• A friendly school with strong links with the community
• A supportive governing body and leadership team
• A genuine, welcoming, caring and professional school with pupils who are keen to learn in a very happy and engaging atmosphere
• Hardworking, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues
• A commitment to your continued professional development

Please have a look at our website to find out more about our school.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 10th November 2023 at 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 15th November 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required 
Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post 

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