Vacancies
We currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant within our Acorn Pre-School.
If you would like more information about the role or an application pack, please contact Nichol Brown, Tel. 01386881333 or via email: [email protected]
At Ashton-under-Hill First School we encourage participation, creativity, problem-solving and an enthusiasm for learning. We work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the community to provide a caring environment to achieve a standard of excellence appropriate to each child, enriching, encouraging and equipping them for the challenges of today and tomorrow
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our forward-thinking Early Years team. Ideally applicants have some experience of working with children in Early Years. Job share would be considered.
This is initially a temporary post until end of July 2025 with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Your role will be to support the Pre-school lead and Early Years classroom teacher in the development and education of children by providing care, support and supervision. The role may involve 1:1 or small group support.
Qualities we are looking for :
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Well organised and practical
- Sense of humour
- Adaptable and flexible
- Calm under pressure
- Able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and parents
- Able to organise and deliver activities
- Have a caring and positive nature
- Work within the guidelines of Keeping Children Safe in Education
We look forward to hearing from you and welcome visits to the school.
Salary: ££23,656 to £24,790 pro-rata
Hours: 26 hours over 5 days, Term-Time only (includes Inset Days)
Vacancy Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025, 12:00 noon
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th January 2025
How to Apply:
Alternatively, you can request an application pack from school.
Please send completed application forms to Mrs Nichol Brown via email: [email protected]
All interested applicants should note that Ashton-under-Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and obtain medical clearance.
