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Teaching Assistant EYFS - Full-time

Kings Hill School, Kings Hill

  • Ref:KCC886-2680-134S
  • Posted:22/10/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:January 2021
  • App Close Date:09/11/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 13th November

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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and supportive team in our EYFS Nursery Class from January 2021.

Candidates should have experience of working in this key stage and have an understanding of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters. It is also essential that candidates have the appropriate early years qualifications.

Kings Hill School has one Nursery class which opened in September 2020 and two established Reception classes. The Nursery class is already oversubscribed. Although the post will be primarily based in the Nursery, there will be an expectation to work across all of the Foundation Stage as a team.

The successful applicant will be required to work 32.5 hours per week (8.15am – 3.45 p.m. Monday to Friday, term time only 38 weeks a year). This post is at Kent Range 3 which is £18,039 (FTE)

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Have previous experience in an Early Years setting with the EYFS framework.
  • Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years and Childcare Development as defined by the DFE approved qualifications guidelines.
  • Be imaginative, creative, very energetic and interested in children’s development.
  • Development.
  • To help children to access the full EYFS curriculum, promoting independent learning both inside and outside in a free-flow environment.
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of good early years practice and the EYFS Curriculum.
  • Be a good team player, flexible, prepared to use their initiative and embrace change.
  • Be able to run small intervention groups to support children with additional needs (i.e. Speech & Language, PSHE).
  • Be confident in using technology to enhance learning and to record children’s achievements.
  • Has an ability to work closely with parents to establish good relationships.
  • Be committed to their own professional development.
  • Support the ethos and wider life of the school.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

 

Information about the school

We have recently (2024) been graded as 'outstanding'.

'This is an exceptional school and Nursery where pupils are truly ‘inspired to believe, inspired to achieve’, fulfilling the school’s aspirational vision. Staff have a relentless ambition for all, from early years to Year 6. Expectations are consistently high and impressively met, with pupils achieving exceptionally well.'(OFSTED 2024)

We are a very popular primary school in the heart of the Kings Hill community with 420 pupils and 60 children on roll in our Nursery.

Offering a unique and vibrant primary school experience with high expectations and a caring ethos. Our school is set in fantastic grounds and our forward thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for all.

We have playing fields, wildlife and woodland areas, polytunnel, amphitheatre, netball court, football pitches, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), all weather running track, impressive ICT suite, library, specialist music and art classroom, cookery room and a large indoor hall as well as a large adventure playground with a wide range of apparatus including a climbing wall.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.