Early Years Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Fairview Community Primary, Gillingham

Ref:MED887-3759-46S
Posted:19/03/2024
Pay:NJC Scale D2
Start Date:After Easter 2024
App Close Date:05/04/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:tba

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Early Years Teaching Assistant – 20 hours per week (term time only)

Pay Scale: NJC Scale D2 (£23,114 - £25,979 pro rata)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and Level 3 qualified Early Years practitioner for our school Nursery class from Monday 15^th April (a later start date can be negotiated for the right candidate). Hours would be Monday to Wednesday mornings and all day on Thursdays and Fridays (current working pattern, although may change on an annual basis).

As a skilled Early Years Practitioner, you will work as part of our Nursery team to provide a high standard of learning, development and care for our 3 and 4 year olds in Caterpillars class.

Some key responsibilities are:

Planning and providing a caring and stimulating environment for the children;
Observing and assessing children’s development and keeping accurate records;
Working as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (please refer to DfE guidance if you are unsure whether your qualification is considered full and relevant);
Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum;
Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.

Information about our school:

Fairview Community Primary School is a values based learning community, committed to the education of the whole child. We strive to achieve high academic standards for all children and believe this is best achieved through teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to individual needs.

We are proud of our inclusive and caring school. We aim to develop values and learning dispositions with the children that will prepare them for an exciting future. Our children are enthusiastic, motivated, independent learners and they are well-rounded and happy.

We have a dedicated team that strives for the very best in everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality learning experiences.

We are looking for someone who is:

able to motivate and inspire young children of all abilities;

well organised, efficient and who has excellent inter-personal skills;
caring with a good sense of humour;
able to work collaboratively;
committed to safeguarding all children.

In return, Fairview offers:

very well behaved and motivated children who are willing to learn;
the support of a positive and hard-working staff team;
a well resourced, vibrant school;
a creative curriculum and
a range of opportunities for professional development

Visits to Fairview are strongly encouraged; please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

We have a dedicated team that strives for the very best in everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality learning experiences.

There is also on site childcare available for children from 3 months which is run by an independent provider.

Job Contact Information

Name:Julie Trundle
Address:Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Telephone: 01634 338 710
Email: trunj001@fairviewprimary.medway.sch.uk

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