Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 3

South Failsworth Community Primary; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

South Failsworth Primary School is seeking a full-time Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Reception class. The role is based at South Failsworth Primary School, with 32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 1 week.

The post is permanent with a start date as soon as possible. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning in a busy EYFS environment and contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in an EYFS setting at Level 3
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Commitment to safeguarding children and families

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the Reception class
• Assist in delivering EYFS activities and interventions
• Work with individual pupils and small groups as required

Skills

EYFS Level 3 experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Ref: 001718

Early Years Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 4

Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only + 1 week.

Location: South Failsworth Primary School, Paddock Lane, Manchester, M35 0NY

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governors of this successful and popular primary school would like to appoint a suitable candidate to a full-time, teaching assistant position initially based in our Reception class. If you are a teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting teaching and learning and has experience of working in an EYFS setting then this is an ideal opportunity for you.

What we are looking for:

South Failsworth’s mission statement is ‘Inspiring and creating lifelong learners’ we want someone who is a lifelong learner and a motivating force for teaching and learning.

The suitable candidate must have:

• Suitable experience working at Level 3 within an EYFS setting
• An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

We want someone who:

• Is passionate about helping children to learn
• Is committed to safeguarding children and families
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Can work with individual pupils and small groups
• Demonstrates flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn
• High quality professional development opportunities
• Excellent partnerships between children, all staff, families, governors and the community
• Extensive grounds with great potential for learning opportunities
• A warm, caring and inclusive ethos

Closing Date: Monday 21 September at 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 23 September

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.