Early Years Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our growing team at Crown Street Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting Early Years pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower Early Years pupils to reach their full potential. This role will also involve working within our After- School Club.

Due to Crown Street Primary's unique location, there is no parking on site. However, there are Pay & Display bays on the surrounding roads of Great Jackson Street, which is where Crown Street Primary School is located. Public transport is excellent, with Crown Street Primary School being a 7-minute walk from Deansgate Train Station and Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop. We also offer interest free loans for the purchase of annual travel tickets.

Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focused on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can then we would love to hear from you. 

This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week + 5 days Term Time Only basis (6 hours per day, 8.45 - 3.15). This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks. 

Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below)

• To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.
•  Provide a range of suitable learning and play activities that will enhance teaching and learning for Early Years pupils within the classroom.
• To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities. 

Key Skills and Experiences

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare/Education is essential.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees.  Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

To complete an application form please click 'Fast apply'. A full application must be submitted as CV's will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. 

Closing date: Thursday 12th December at 9am

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.