Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant

OneSchool Global UK; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Springfield Primary School invites applications for an outstanding Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant to support children's educational and social-emotional development. The role is part of a nurturing team within GLF Schools and requires a Level 3 qualification through a DFE approved provider.

We look for candidates who are passionate about children, have strong communication skills, and can work collaboratively to promote inclusion and high standards of learning.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 qualification through a DFE approved training provider.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children; promote inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Inclusion

Self-reflection

Level 3 Qualified

Education

Level 3 Nursery qualification

Job description

Description

Supporting documents

Employer

Location

Are you looking to work in a high performing and supportive school, where you can make a genuine difference?

If you have a passion for working with young people, with a focus on children's learning, their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team, Springfield Primary School would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant, who will play a key role in supporting children to meet their educational needs, ensuring outstanding learning. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team.

Please note, it is an essential requirement to be Level 3 qualified through a DFE approved training provider.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is passionate about developing our children
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is able to motivate and encourage the children
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Will positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
• Is self-aware, reflective and keen to improve their practice with high aspirations both for themselves, their children and the school
• Level 3 Qualified

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning.

The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Lightwater Village, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiativesCareer pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: Associate 3.1 FTE £25,877

Pro Rata Salary: £20,097.49

Hours:Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours a week)

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days).

Closing Date:Tuesday 6th October at 9.30am

Interview date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.