Teaching Assistant

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure. As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart. St Dominic CofE Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our nursery team. You will work alongside our EYFS staff to support and extend the children’s learning throughout the early years’ foundation stage. The role requires someone who is passionate about children’s learning and who has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn within the EYFS. This role is to work 5 days per week from 8.35am to 3.20pm with a 30 minute lunch unpaid break. This role is 31.25 hours per week, term time only. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date. We can offer you: great, well resourced, learning environments collaborative approaches to teaching and learning fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes unique and rewarding career progression opportunities support towards initial teacher training We are looking for someone who: is passionate about children’s learning has a rich knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and how pupils learn is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching practices has experience of working within an Early Years environment has experience of setting up and managing groups of pupils during focused learning activities has experience in supporting teaching and learning for groups of pupils In return we offer a great benefits package that consists of: Generous local authority pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance programme Flexible working considered Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual though length of service Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users Corporate gym membership discount Ongoing Training and Development opportunities St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.