Teaching Assistant- Early Years

Beaconfields Primary School; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Counselling services

Well-being workshops

Job summary

Beaconfields Primary School in Stafford is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team on a permanent, term-time basis. This 32.5-hour-per-week role supports early years pupils and runs during the school terms.

We welcome Level 3 qualified teaching assistants and those with an interest in supporting pupils with special educational needs. The post emphasizes a positive, creative learning environment and collaboration with staff, governors and parents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified teaching assistant required.
• Interest or experience with pupils with special educational needs is desirable.
• Ability to create a positive and creative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support early years pupils to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the school's efforts to raise standards and student well-being.

Education

Level 3 qualified teaching assistant

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Location: Beaconfields Primary School Stafford ST16 1ZY

32.5 hours per week, term time only (39.2 weeks per year), permanent position. Required immediately

2x Teaching Assistant - General Level 1 - Grade 2 (Full-time Equivalent Salary £26,016 per annum, Actual Salary £19,844 per annum)

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistant who is passionate about securing the best outcomes for pupils?

The children, governors, staff and parents of Beaconfields Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring Early Years Teaching Assistant who has the enthusiasm and creativity to join our team of staff. As part of our Beaconfields family, you will be committed to working together, striving to raise standards and positively impact on the quality of educational provision for all our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner with a genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Has experience or a strong interest in working with children with special educational needs
• Encourages and seeks to create a positive and creative learning environment

At Beaconfields we are proud of:

• A supportive and inclusive school community where every child is valued, celebrated, and empowered to reach their full potential.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and dynamic team of educators who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our children.

At Beaconfields, we understand the importance of staff well-being and work-life balance. That's why we offer a comprehensive well-being package, including:

Well-being package includes:

• Access to confidential counselling services and well-being workshops to support your personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for staff to participate in wellness activities and events, promoting physical health and mental well-being.

Applications are invited from Level 3 qualified teaching assistants, who possess the skills, enthusiasm, and commitment necessary to ensure our pupils succeed and develop in our nurturing inclusive community.

Beaconfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please note it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from education.

The DfE have recommended that schools now consider undertaking online searches on all shortlisted candidates. The Creative Learning Partnership Trust is following this recommendation and, as such, should you be shortlisted on-line searches will be conducted accordingly. The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data by Insight HR Ltd (a third-party organisation). This ensures that the Trust meets their legal obligations and minimises risk of any bias being formed in the recruitment process.