Teaching Assistant

Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heath Academy Trust and Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning in a personalised and engaging way. You will work across nursery and early primary years, helping every child to reach their full potential in a friendly, team‑oriented environment.

We welcome applicants with an Early Years NVQ3 if possible, though NVQ2 or suitable experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Early Years preferred; NVQ2 or suitable experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across nursery and first school age range.
• Assist in delivering high-quality activities and personalised learning experiences.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning progression.

Education

Early Years NVQ3 (preferred)

NVQ2 or suitable experience

Job description

The Heath Academy Trust and Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing the best quality learning experience for our children in a personalised and exciting way. We need an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated professional to join our learning focused team. The successful applicant must enjoy working as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

The successful candidate must have high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour and should be enthusiastic, energetic and excellent learners. We are looking for outstanding practice and the successful candidate must be committed to achieving this benchmark. We need a creative team member to complement our staff and support our pupils. You must be committed to supporting throughout nursery and the first school age range and putting the needs of our children first in all aspects of the role.

We are committed to ongoing improvement and provide continuous support for our staff with high quality CPD. The successful candidate will understand the importance of whole school continuity and progression across all areas of our provision. We welcome applications from applicants with a relevant Early Years NVQ3 qualification, if possible, although NVQ 2 or suitable relevant experience will be considered.

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.3lxschool.com . Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.