Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Start date: As Soon as Possible

Hours: Part Time, 29 Hours per week, Term Time Only (Monday to Friday; specific hours to be agreed at interview)

Salary: Hay 10 (£13,431 - £14,253 per annum)

This is a fixed term post to 31 August 2022 subject to a staffing review.

St Michael’s is looking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Early Years Foundation Stage Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our reception class teachers to provide the best education for our pupils. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture and develop positive relationships with our children.

Our children learn through exploration and discovery, we aim to inspire curiosity and develop confidence which is fundamental to our provision in the Early Years . We have a stimulating environment whereby the children are actively encouraged to learn through play. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the characteristics of effective learning and EYFS curriculum. The ability to interact with children’s play and use effective questioning to help them make the next steps in their learning is crucial.

The closing date for applications is 28th January 2022 @ 12.00pm.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.