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Early Years Teaching Assistant - Hassell Community Primary School
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Hassell Primary School
Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (grade 3)
27.5 hours TA
Term time only contract
Temporary (initially) until July 2027
Actual Salary: £16,281
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children in our vibrant Early Years Setting.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to create a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment, helping children to develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a flexible approach to working and the ability to work independently and well within a team
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner who can support all children to make good progress.
- Is enthusiastic and reliable with a sense of commitment
- Has recent experience of working within a school or nursery setting.
- Is confident in the new EYFS framework.
- Has an understanding of how children learn, including speech and language development, early reading and writing skills, phonics and emotional/social development.
- Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
- Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach
- Is able to work supportively as part of a team
- Demonstrates a good level of English and Maths, with GCSE qualification graded A-C, or equivalent.
- Has the ability to confidently follow planning and adapt where necessary to support children’s individual needs.
- Has experience in delivering intervention programmes for groups and individuals.
- Is a team player, committed to their own professional development.
- Has working knowledge of safeguarding practices.
- Is prepared to participate in the wider life of the school.
- Is a caring professional
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To apply for this post please download the application form and recruitment and monitoring form below in the available Documents Section.
This is a fixed term post until July 2027 in the first instance.
Budget review March 2027 will inform any extension.
Closing Date: Friday 4th September at 12pm
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Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone and email. Please send completed application form to Mrs K Broome headteacher@hassell.staffs.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.
All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
Please contact the head teacher on headteacher@hassell.staffs.sch.uk for any further details required or to arrange a visit.
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