Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

At Southfield, we have high aspirations for every child and through our school values, which underpin everything that we do, we strive to enable all children to develop and realise their full potential as part of the Southfield family. We believe that all children can achieve this and that it is our responsibility to meet the unique needs of everyone to achieve equity. Southfield is a school where 'Learning comes to life' and every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. We provide a curriculum that is creative, rich in opportunity and full of challenge. We have a highly motivated, resourceful, committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child. Teaching Assistant (Early Years) Working across our Early Years Team The role involves supporting pupils individually or in groups in the classroom working under the full direction of the class teacher. You will support the class teacher in all aspects of classroom organisation, preparing learning resources to support the curriculum and helping to ensure that every child has access to learning opportunities that allow them to develop into independent, active learners. A full and relevant qualification that meets the requirements of the EYFS Framework to work at Level 3 must be held for this position. Check here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only Working Hours 32.5 hours per week - Monday- Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with a half hour lunch break, term time only. Can you help us to make a difference in children's lives through positive engagement in learning? Are you? Committed to getting the best out of our pupils? Keen to set high expectations and to support children to meet these? Able to recognise and value the diverse social and cultural needs of our children and communities? Able to support pupils in literacy and numeracy learning across the curriculum? We can offer: A welcoming and friendly workplace with an exceptionally dedicated staff team. A highly skilled, experienced, and committed senior team. A well -resourced working environment. A strong and highly responsive central trust support team. Staff well-being is a priority for our team, and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance. Arrange a Visit Visits to tour our school are welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Dani Keech- dkeech@southfield-primary.co.uk/01582 604876 to arrange a visit, answer any queries or for an informal chat. . Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English. CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date if sufficient interest is received. If you are interested in the role, please do apply as soon as possible.