Athelstan CP School

Early Years Teaching Assistant

We require an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team in our busy ‘outstanding’ Early Years unit. The combined post is 36 hours per week, working across the EYFS classrooms under the direction of the class teachers. Working day 8.30am -3. 00pm.The post will involve supporting all children across the early years, this will include supporting some children with SEND. There is also an additional 6 hours, linked to the post for the school before and after school club. Athelstan School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school, there is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected. Candidates should be committed to following a creative, child centred approach to teaching and learning and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You would work alongside an established motivated and supportive Early Years Team, led by our Early Years Manager.

“Children in the early years get off to an exceptional start. The early years curriculum has been very carefully thought out. There is clear progression from the two-year olds through to Reception. Every opportunity is taken to engage children’s interests and inspire them. In all areas of provision, children play and learn well together.

Their engagement in their learning is exceptional. Staff are exceptionally skilled at talking to the children and moving them towards independence. Behaviour and relationships among the children are very positive.” Ofsted 2023.

Candidates must

• Strive for outstanding practice.
• Be an excellent team player contributing to our early years.
• Be confident in communicating positively with parents, and all other stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Be hardworking and willing to contribute to the whole school ethos.
• Have a sense of fun!

Candidates should have:

• An understanding of and commitment to the provision of good quality childcare
• Send Experience, desirable
• An understanding of food hygiene rules
• Health & safety knowledge, including lifting and handling and fire prevention
• A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of healthy eating

The successful applicant will have a level 3 child care qualification and have a desire to work within early years. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and medical clearance. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check as per the KCSIE 2023 guidance.

Please also visit www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about the school.

For further information about the role please contact Mrs Joanne Sampson, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stsampson@athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk/vacancies.

Further contact details

Tel No: 01977 684037

E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Head teacher: - Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE 

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications Friday February 7th

Interviews will take place week commencing February 10th

Key Documents:

Child Protection Statement

Job Description

How To Apply

Application Form

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