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Early Years Teaching Assistant
Blakedown CE Primary School
Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant
Salary: £11,540-£11,723 per annum
Hours: 19 hours
Location: Blakedown CE Primary School
Permanent
The Governors are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable, caring and positive teaching assistant, who is hard-working, patient and highly motivated to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Reception Class team. We are looking for someone who has Early Years experience and up to date knowledge, who feels confident to support children within this important age phase to help prepare them for their primary school journey. They should possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have a real interest and commitment to support the development of the whole child. This person should be someone who is looking to progress and who is willing and has the appropriate skills to teach in a cover supervisory role if requested.
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We are offering the opportunity to work in an environment where each person is valued and with pupils who love to learn and are motivated in wanting to do well. You will be joining a committed team where your own professional development is given a high priority.
Availability to work is required:
- Monday & Thursday mornings between 8.40 a.m.-12.00 p.m.
- Friday all day 8.40 a.m.-3.20 p.m.
This is a church school and the candidate should be at ease with the Christian ethos of our school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.
Applications:
Applications will be only accepted via an application form and not in CV format. Any further enquiries please contact the school office - 01562 700243.
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Benefits:
Please see benefits list attached.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS):
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity:
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 12/07/26
Anticipated Interview Date: 13/07/26
Attached documents:
- Person Specification Early Years Teaching Assistant .pdf
- Job Description TA2 July26.pdf
- Work Benefits.pdf
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