Teaching Assistant

Grove House Infant and Nursery School; New York; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Engaging environment

Children and staff teamwork

Governors and parents support

Job summary

The Federation of Grove House Infant and Nursery School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support learning under the supervision of a class teacher and lead small groups across EYFS/KS1, contributing to a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have a TA qualification, EYFS/KS1 experience, and strong communication. This role is part of Unity Education Trust and offers a supportive, engaging school community.

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience working with children in EYFS/KS1 in a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under direction of a class teacher and lead groups in curriculum areas.
• Ability to use initiative to support learning.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Willingness to contribute to Unity Education Trust goals.

Responsibilities

• Support learning under the direction of a class teacher.
• Lead small groups in a variety of curriculum areas.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

EYFS/KS1 experience

Excellent communication

Lead small groups

Initiative to support learning

Positive relationships with children/

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

The Federation of Grove House Infant and Nursery School

27.5 hours per week

Term time + 1 week

Salary - MRS Scale D Point 6 - Point 7 actual salary £17,086 - £17,358 (Full time annual salary £26,847 - £27,274)

Permanent

Interview Date: 30th November

To Start as soon as possible

Unity Education Trust is seeking a highly motivated and passionate teaching assistant to join our team at The Federation of Grove House Infant & Nursery.

The Federation of Grove House & King’s Park Infant Schools are part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our Federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

The successful candidate will have:

• A teaching assistant qualification
• Previous experience of working with children within EYFS/KS1 in a school setting
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work under the direction of a class teacher, leading groups in a variety of curriculum areas
• The ability to use their own initiative to support learning.
• The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff
• The willingness to contribute to the common goals of the school and Unity Education Trust

We can offer:

• A supportive team and engaging environment
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
• Kind, confident and engaging children
• A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high performing staff
• Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents

We would like to be able to show you around our school, so visits are most welcomed and are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Barnard (Executive Headteacher) by email: [e-mail]

Please visit our websites;

www.grovehouseinfant.org www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.