Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant Role:

• to work under the guidance of a Nursery Leader in a small nursery class;
• to work with children on a one to one and group basis to deliver quality and consistency, within the EYFS 2023 framework, to ensure no child gets left behind;
• ensure that the safeguarding of pupils is of utmost priority and report any concerns to the DSL and record these in CPOMS (internal safeguarding record).
• establish purposeful and positive working relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations;
• promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom;
• support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• support with the set- up of activities, under the guidance of the Nursery Leader, including the selection of equipment that will best ensure every child can experience success;promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance;
• Assess children’s progress and attainment in the prime and specific areas of learning within the EYFS 2023 framework and upload photographic evidence and comments to our Parent APP Tapestry.

Wider School role:

• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities:
• - make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school;
• - develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support;
• - communicate effectively with parents under the direction of SLT and teachers with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being;
• - ensure Health and Safety at all times and in accordance with school policy;
• - to communicate and consult with parents of pupils on a regular basis, in line with
• our open-door policy;
• - to take on further responsibilities according to experience and levels of professional development.
• Maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school:
• - treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s
• professional position;
• - having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions;
• - showing tolerance of and respect for the rights, faiths and beliefs of others;
• - having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the
• school, maintaining high standards in own attendance and punctuality;
• - having an understanding of the frameworks which set out professional duties and responsibilities.
• Undertake a range of tasks and activities:
• - carry out school duties, as required;
• - attend, within reason, out of hours events including those organised by Friends of Carrdus School;
• - meet with, and report to Head as necessary;
• - attend staff INSET, Training Courses (First Aid/Health and Safety &
• Safeguarding/ Child Protection Courses) and staff development, as required;
• - undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks directed by the Head. 

Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• previous experience of working in a School in a similar role;
• show evidence of having the following personal attributes:
• - be a positive role model;
• - be a good team player;
• - be a strong communicator;
• - have a strong work ethic;
• - have good interpersonal skills;
• - have a natural ability to get on with, support, understand and command the respect of children;
• - have enthusiasm for and interest in the education and welfare of young people;
• - be able to support and extend the extra-curricular life of the school;
• - be an ambassador for Carrdus School at all times;
• good numeracy/literacy skills;
• strong ICT skills and be able to support pupils through computer-based learning.
• Desirable Requirements
• - experience of working in an Early Years environment but also with school
• children up to Year 6;
• - Level 3 Childcare qualification (This includes the NNEB or equivalent) or above in EYFS;
• - Paediatric first aid qualification (Training can be offered) 

?Terms & Conditions as per Employment Contract

Post: Hours:

Salary:

Probation period: Holidays:

Pension:

Retirement: Sick Pay:

Notice:

Benefits:

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Flexible Hours the Early Years provision operates between 8.00am – 4.00pm and we are seeking staff on a full-time or part-time basis to meet the needs of the Early Years department.

Paid monthly in arrears not later than the last working day of the month. Reviewed annually on the 1st September each year.

Six Months (for new employees)

The employee shall be entitled to take as holiday all school holidays in accordance with the published dates in the school calendar. Public and Bank Holidays occurring during school terms may be working days.

All employees are auto enrolled into a pension scheme after three months’ service.

Details are provided on appointment.

The post currently has no normal retirement age, but the School reserves the right to set a retirement age at any time in accordance with the applicable law from time to time.

In the absence from duty owing to illness, salary will be paid for the following periods:

i. In the first 12 weeks of service – 7 days.

ii. In the first year of service, after 12 weeks – 4 weeks.

iii. After the first complete year of service – 8 weeks.

By you giving the School not less than four weeks’ written notice of termination of employment.

By the School giving you written notice of termination of employment as follows: During the first four years of continuous employment

not less than four weeks’ notice; During the fifth to twelfth years

of continuous employment not less than one weeks’ notice for each complete year of continuous service; After twelve years of continuous employment not less than twelve weeks’ notice.

Free meals when available, 40% day fee pupil discount at Carrdus School and 40% day fee pupil discount at Tudor Hall (pro rata for part- time staff).