Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Milton St John's CE Primary School. The role involves supporting the school's vision, working in the EYFS, and contributing to a nurturing school atmosphere. Candidates should be enthusiastic with a solid background in school settings and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff and parents

Warm, friendly environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in quality provision in a school environment.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated.
• Exemplary practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Governors and Headteacher in achieving the school's vision.
• Work effectively in EYFS and potentially elsewhere in the school.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until July 2026

Contract Reason: Subject to funding

Base Location: Milton St John’s CE Primary School

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Governors wish to appoint a hard working, flexible, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team.

The role overall will be to assist the Governors and Headteacher in realising the vision and aims of our school.

We offer:

• a caring, warm and friendly school enthusiastically supported by Governors and parents.
• Happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn.
• An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards.
• Opportunity for professional development.

The successful candidates will be:

• Enthusiastic and dedicated.
• An exemplary practitioner with knowledge, understanding and experience of quality provision.
• A good communicator, organised and with effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve excellence.

You will initially be required to work in EYFS but may, at times, be required to work elsewhere in the school subject to need.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who have worked in a school environment. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Application forms are available online and can be returned to the school via email to: [emailprotected].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS and full background check.