EARLY YEARS & KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Maternity Cover)

St Peter's Prep; East Devon; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter’s Preparatory School invites applications for an Early Years & KS1 Teaching Assistant for maternity cover. The role is part-time and fixed-term to cover maternity leave, supporting pupils aged 3 to 13 in Pre-prep and KS1.

The post requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification; Paediatric First Aid is desirable. Hours are Monday 08:00–16:00, Tuesday 08:30–16:00 and Wednesday 08:00–16:00, term-time only, with salary £11,836 per annum paid monthly.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is an essential requirement.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience of working in Early Years settings and with pupils up to age 13 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in Early Years and KS1 classrooms.
• Assist teachers during lessons and supervise pupils.
• Support across term-time schedule (Mon-Wed 08:00–16:00 with 30 minutes unpaid breaks).

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable)

Job description

EARLY YEARS & KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Maternity Cover)

Vacancy Overview

We are seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to work in our Pre-prep and, as required, across the school (ages 3 to 13). This opportunity is offered as a fixed-term contract for up to one year, to cover a period of maternity leave.

A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification is an essential requirement for the post and we will be unable to consider applicants without this. A current Paediatric First Aid qualification and experience of working in an Early Years setting are both desirable, but not mandatory, requirements. Additional experience of working in other age groups up to age 13 is advantageous.

The role is term-time only, working Mondays 08:00-16:00, Tuesdays 08:30-16:00 and Wednesdays 08:00-16:00 (with 30-minutes of unpaid breaks each day). The salary is £11,836 per annum, including statutory paid holiday entitlement, and will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments.

• EARLY YEARS & KS1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Fixed-term)

Hours:

• term-time only, working Mondays 08:00-16:00, Tuesdays 08:30-16:00 and Wednesdays 08:00-16:00

Recruitment Team,
St Peter’s Preparatory School,
Harefield,
Lympstone
EX8 5AU

St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.