EYFS Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will also be required to hold a separate contract as a Midday Supervisor for 6.25 hours per week on Scale A3 £12.85 per hour

Our school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who has a real understanding and passion for supporting and teaching children within EYFS.

The role will be 5 days per week and involve you working across our Reception classrooms to support with the care and education of the children.

You must be able to effectively support the EYFS Lead and Class Teachers, by delivering high quality, creative, child-centred and challenging learning experiences to individuals and smaller groups.

We would like to interview you if you

• Have any relevant qualifications appropriate to the school setting in the area of EYFS Teaching Assistant OR you have recent training in any of these areas;
• It is desirable although NOT ESSENTIAL to hold a TA qualification;
• Experienced in delivering academic interventions to a high standard;
• Have excellent experience and/or a talent in working with children within the Early Years setting;
• Can use and develop ICT effectively to support and enhance learning;
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

What the school offers its staff

Hillcrest is a large primary school (402 pupils at time of publishing advert) located on the outskirts of Downham Market, Norfolk and set on large grounds. We are a welcoming and friendly school to work in, with wonderful children who are keen to learn; supportive governors and families; a committed and hardworking staff team.

A visit to the school is strongly recommended. For more information or to arrange a visit please email head@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk

Completed forms can be returned to the school via email to head@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk or by post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.