Teaching Assistant at Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery

Dorset Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant to enhance the learning experience for children in nursery and early years. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, support children's development, and contribute to maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning. A background in early years education and a commitment to personal development are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to support children across nursery and early years settings.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across nursery and the first school age range.
• Contribute to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain whole-school continuity.

Skills

High expectations of children's learning

Enthusiastic and energetic approach

Collaborative teamwork

Creativity in supporting learning

Education

Minimum relevant Early Years NVQ3 qualification

Job description

Overview

The Heath Academy Trust and Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an inspiring Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing the best quality learning experience for our children in a personalised and exciting way. We are looking for 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 an excellent learner. We are looking for strong 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 with their learning. 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.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across nursery and the first school age range
• Contribute to high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
• Collaborate with the team to maintain whole-school continuity and progression
• Be a creative team member who supports pupils with their learning
• Put the needs of children first in all aspects of the role

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant Early Years NVQ3 qualification (preferable)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality CPD
• Willingness to support across nursery and early years settings

Safeguarding and Employment Checks

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought for all candidates who accept the invitation to interview. Please ensure referees provide full references with contact details.

The Heath Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Online searches may be conducted as part of the safer recruitment checks to assess suitability to work with children. Discussions will avoid unnecessary bias, and information will be shared only if relevant and of concern. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) with the understanding that certain convictions may be protected.

About Us

Note: About Us section retained for context. Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery is a small, friendly village school for children aged 2 to 9, located in Cranborne Chase. As a Rights Respecting and Jigsaw Flagship school, we aim to develop children into learners prepared for their journey and beyond. From age 2, children are encouraged to explore and take the lead in their learning, while we nurture self-respect, friendship, endeavours and kindness aligned with British values and the wider world.

Our staff and children promote these values through our school vision: If We Believe We Can Achieve, which reflects our commitment to a supportive learning community.