Early Years Teaching Assistant

Fixed term Contract ending 31st August 2024 to cover short term peak in demand
Salary: PCD5 - £25,183 pro rata
Hours: Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm Term-time 15.5 hours per week

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in a mixed-age Nursery, Reception and Year 1 Class, including break/ lunchtime supervision. This is a fixed term contract, due to fluctuating pupil numbers, which will end on 31st August 2025.

Armathwaite Community Primary School is a vibrant, exciting place to learn, with a rich, broad curriculum delivered by our enthusiastic, creative staff team. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of hard-working, innovative learners.

We are looking for an outstanding teaching assistant who: 
•    Holds a QCF-recognised Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification
•    Motivates and inspires those around them
•    Recognises and values the importance for all students of being aware of themselves as learners, developing independence and having ownership of their learning
•    Can work well, collaboratively as part of a team 
•    Has the ability to develop positive relationships with parents and the wider community
•    Fully supports the vision and ethos of the school
•     Has experience of working with children in Early Years
•    Supports the development of rich, stimulating and enabling indoor and outdoor learning environments
•    Has excellent Maths and English skills and holds a suitable Level 2 qualification in these subjects.

We can offer:
•    Motivated, engaged children who enjoy learning
•    A forward-thinking, friendly team of experienced staff and Governors
•    A vibrant, enabling, well-equipped working environment
•    Supportive, continuing professional development 

Armathwaite Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and other relevant employment checks. 

Visits to school are welcome by appointment.

Application packs can be obtained via the school office 01697472296 or email: admin@armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024 

Interviews: TBC