Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Royston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tannery Drift First School in Royston, North Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join its dedicated Early Years team. The role focuses on supporting learning and development within the Early Years provision, collaborating with colleagues to ensure all children receive the help they need to thrive.

The position is term-time only with INSET days and offered on a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths qualification required.
• Early Years qualification preferred (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development within the Early Years provision.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure all children receive needed support to thrive.
• Provide personal care as part of daily routines, including nappies where required.

Education

Level 2 English and Maths qualification

Early Years qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and highly regarded Early Years team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing, inclusive and supportive school where every child is encouraged to thrive.

This position is term time only, plus INSET days, and is offered initially on a fixed-term contract. A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is essential. Experience of working in a school or childcare setting is desirable, as is an Early Years qualification.

What the school offers its staff

Tannery Drift First School is a popular two-form entry school in the market town of Royston, North Hertfordshire, catering for children from Nursery to Year 4. We are proud of our welcoming community, strong family relationships and commitment to providing the very best start for our children.

The role involves supporting learning and development within our Early Years provision, working closely with colleagues to ensure all children receive the support they need to succeed. There is a significant inclusion aspect to the role, including supporting small groups of children with additional needs. Personal care, including nappy changing and toileting support, will also form part of the daily routine.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, with access to high-quality training and professional development.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Full details can be found in the Job Description. The school is committed to providing all staff with high quality training to ensure that they can carry out their role to the best of their ability.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.