EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant L2

BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wildridings Primary School and Nursery in Bracknell is seeking a Level 2 EYFS Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing early years environment. You will work with teachers to support children's learning, with high expectations and a positive ethos.

This fixed-term apprenticeship runs until July 2028, with tailored training, mentorship and opportunities to develop practical skills within a two-form entry primary school. Safeguarding is a priority and the role involves DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with teachers and wider staff to maximise children's progress
• Maintain high expectations of children while fostering a warm and supportive environment
• Build excellent relationships with all children across the school
• Bring knowledge, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Job description

(Fixed Term contract until July 2028 and completion of Level 2 Teaching Assistant EYFS Apprenticeship) Have you got a passion for bringing learning to life and having a positive impact on the lives of children? We are seeking a Level 2 (EYFS Apprenticeship) Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years environment in our nurturing primary school, where high expectations and a positive ethos go hand in hand. Our school values of teamwork, resilience, ambition, curiosity and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. You will join a dedicated team of staff who create vibrant, engaging, learning environments where our pupils feel safe, valued, and excited to learn more about the world. We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and a genuinely positive outlook to this exciting role. The successful candidate will:

• Work in partnership with teachers and wider staff to maximise children's progress
• Maintain high expectations of children while fostering a warm and supportive environment
• Build excellent relationships with all children across the school
• Bring knowledge, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

In return, Wildridings Primary School can offer you:

• A collaborative, vibrant and forward-thinking staff team
• Engaged, enthusiastic and respectful pupils who are eager to learn
• Strong systems of support and mentorship ensuring tailored training opportunities for all staff
• A school environment where everyone is valued to make a difference to the lives of all children

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and bring positivity into the school every day, why not come and take a look around our thriving two-form entry primary school in the heart of Bracknell? Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job Wildridings Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and qualifications check. requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form

To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Pre-employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview. Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.