Teaching Assistant (Nursery)

Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School is seeking a nurturing and patient colleague to support teaching staff during term-time. You will work closely with the Class Teacher to help pupils attain and progress within a calm, organised environment.

The role includes a 32.5-hour week during term-time (08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday) with visits to the school encouraged and safeguarding checks in place.

Qualifications

• Is patient, organised, nurturing and calm.
• Can use their own initiative and work independently.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work closely with the Teacher to make a positive difference to attainment and progress.

Responsibilities

• Able to work closely with the Teacher to support attainment and progress.
• Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Skills

Patient

Organised

Nurturing

Calm

Initiative

Communication

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

Is patient, organised, nurturing and calm

Can use their own initiative and work independently

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is able to work closely with the Teacher to make a positive difference to attainment and progress

We can offer you:

A supportive and caring team who are enthusiastic and talented and work closely to achieve the best for all the children

Models of excellent practice of teaching, learning and leadership

A fun and friendly work environment

Flexible working around your child/ren’s school events and activities including reasonable paid time off

Staffing that’s over‑ratio to ensure that our children have the best care and start to their educational journeys

Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Please note that we shall take up references before the interview. It is essential therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current e-mail address.

Working Hours:

08:30 - 15:30 Monday - Friday, Term-Time only.

32.5 hours per week for 38.6 weeks per year (38 working weeks and 6 INSET days)

We reserve the right to employ a suitable candidate before the advert end date.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including a Section 128 Check where appropriate.