Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor Responsibilities (2928 )

Cumberland Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing team. This role involves providing dedicated support to young learners, fostering strong relationships with children and parents, and ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will work full-time, including responsibilities as a Midday Supervisor, and will play a vital role in the school's commitment to a holistic educational experience. If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Supportive staff team

Fantastic learning environment

Access to a wider curriculum with outdoor learning emphasis

Qualifications

• Dedicated early years practitioner with a Level 3 qualification.
• Experience working with pupils who have additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a safe learning environment on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist during lunchtime and ensure children's safety during play.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge

Relationship building with children and parents

Experience with additional needs

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 relevant qualification

Job description

Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor Responsibilities

• Job type: Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract: Fixed term
• Work pattern: Full-time
• Salary: Please see below
• Date posted: Wednesday 5 February 2025
• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26 February 2025
• Employer: Cumberland Council

Early Years Senior Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor responsibilities

Fixed term to 31st March 2026 to cover staff absence

Full Time 8.30 – 3.30 including 1 hour per day paid as a Midday Supervisor. Fixed term contract 1 year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and compassionate member of staff for a fixed term contract of 1 year in EYFS. We are a small, caring and nurturing school on the outskirts of Whitehaven. You will be a valued part of our school community working within the values of Manners, Respect & Success.

You will be a caring practitioner with a commitment to providing a safe learning environment working on both a 1:1 and small group basis. The ability to form good relationships with children, parents, and other colleagues is essential. You will also support children whilst eating their dinner within the dining hall and keeping them safe whilst they play during lunchtimes.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks, and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration. All members of staff undergo safeguarding training.

An application pack and further details are available directly from the school website: www.moor-row.cumbria.sch.uk. If you wish to visit the school, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Please return completed application forms to the head teacher Ms J Beavis at [e-mail] by the closing date.

Senior Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Grade 7, PCD7 (£27,711(A) per annum, pro rata, term time only & holiday entitlement – approx. £14.36 per hour).

Midday Supervisor 5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Grade 3, PCD3 (£24,027 per annum, pro rata, plus the living wage supplement – hourly rate £12.60) term time only & holiday entitlement.

The successful candidate should be:
• A dedicated and caring early years practitioner with a L3 relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with pupils who have additional needs.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team under the direction of the EYFS leader.
• Able to foster strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Able to support children within the lunch hour in the dining hall as well as in the playground.

We can offer:
• A good school (June 2024)
• Happy children who love to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• A fantastic learning environment
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development – ‘Learning for Life’.
• A commitment to offering all children access to a wider curriculum with an emphasis on outdoor learning.

Please get in touch for an informal conversation or to find out more about the role offered.

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th February 2025

• Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd March 2025

Contact Moor Row Community Primary School

Moor Row Community Primary School
Moor Row
CA24 3JW