Early Years General Teaching Assistant, Sleights CE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
- North Yorkshire County Council
- Full Time
- Whitby
- £12.45 - £13.05 per hour
Job Description
Sleights CE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School - Early Years Foundation Stage
General Teaching Assistant
Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025 in the first instance based on pupil numbers
Hours/ Working Pattern: 22 hours a week over 4 days, approx. 5.5 hours a day, term time only
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £12.45 - £13.05 per hour, £24,027 - £25,183 per annum full time equivalent, £12,329.97 - £12,923.20 per annum after pro rata estimate
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 26th January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking for a new Early Years General Teaching Assistant to join our brilliant team- could this be you?
Why Sleights is a wonderful place to work:
• Staff development - We are keen on progressing and developing staff, courses and training will be available to you to help you advance in your career.
• Understanding & flexible - Senior leadership understand that personal appointments or special events can't always be booked outside of work hours, where they possible we strive to accommodate.
• Staff enjoy it here - We have had several staff who have been working with us for well over 10 years (a TA staff member was with us for 30 years before recently retiring as they loved our school so much!)
• Respected & supported by the local community - The connection between our children and families and staff are really strong. Everyone has the same ethos and approach, placing children firmly at the centre of all of our work. Our relationships underpin everything. Families are regularly in school to work with staff to see the curriculum and children in action.
Everybody Benefits Scheme
North Yorkshire Council recognise there is more to pay than just salary and we offer access to a wide range of competitive benefits. Sleights Primary School has opted into the Everybody Benefits Rewards Scheme.
This site provides you with access to a host of voluntary benefits including discounts on goods and services such as your day to day shopping, days out, travel, electrical goods, leisure activities as well as links to salary sacrifice schemes.
Visit the website for further information.
About us
Nestled three miles in-land on the Whitby Coast, Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a key part of the community. Described as a 'community more than a school' by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and welcoming environment for pupils and staff. We have around 130 pupils and 6 classes including our Nursery - pupils start their learning journey in the Explorers Class, progressing through school to our Pioneers, Learners, Adventurers, Discoverers, and lastly the Leaders Class, our oldest class group.
Our school site is a wonderful place to be, surrounded by lush outdoor space and a forest; allowing staff and pupils to step out of the classroom and take learning out into the fresh air.
Our school vision focuses on "Working together to be happy; to flourish; to succeed". We are keen to promote children's charitable outreach and support all children to make a wider difference. Supporting and promoting children's emotional wellbeing is just as important as their individual
academic successes. At Sleights, we firmly believe this and invest significantly in supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Around the school and in classrooms, staff have use a wide range of tools and strategies to support all children at all times.
Our opportunity
You would be joining our Early Years Team in the Explorers Class in our purpose-built classrooms. Our Explorers Class has around 30 pupils aged from two to four. Under the guidance of the Pre-School Leader, you will ensure that children enjoy activities that stimulate and engage children's
interests and learning. Your role will help children establish the foundations for school life and instil a passion for knowledge.
Key duties
• Engage with children to develop sustained, shared thinking, and promote the characteristics of effective learning, as defined in the EYFS framework
• Prepare and maintain our learning environment
• Carry out routine tasks to support the work of teacher, HLTAs and ATAs Qualifications
• Level 2 Early Years Specific Professional Qualification is essential - we cannot accept general TA qualifications due to ratios.
• Grade C/4 GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent
We are looking for:
• A professional who loves working with children and has a passion to see every child achieve their very best
• A team player who recognises the joy and challenges of working in a busy village Pre-School
• Someone who has the drive and ambition to achieve excellent results
Queries / visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Headteacher, please email [email protected] or contact the school office on 01947810395.
Application process
Download the job description and application form Send completed application forms to [email protected] before the closing date.
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CVs
Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as
requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive
training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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