EYFS TA required in a Two-Form Primary School (Colne) -  September 2024 start!

Level 2 qualified TA required - supporting a child with SEN in the morning, general TA PM.

Work at Level 2, supporting the class teacher in the EYFS unit.

Experience working alongside the Early Years Curriculum is a necessity.

A Primary School in Colne, East Lancashire (BB8) in order to shortlist and appoint a Level 2 qualified Teaching Assistant who can effectively support the Reception class teacher in delivering the EYFS National Curriculum. The Head teacher is keen to appoint a bright and enthusiastic practitioner who can support the EYFS Curriculum effectively and encourage personal and social development. The role is to work in the EYFS department which is currently graded as 'Good' by OFSTED and support the needs of a number of children from (Apply online only). This role will be paid at 30 working hours across the week, with the pay being competitive between £12.90 - £13.50 per hour.

Ideally the Head Teacher would like the successful candidate to complete a 2-week handover period in the run up to the Summer Holidays, however if notice has to be given, it wouldn't be a sticking point.

The Head Teacher has high standards for behaviour and academic development, and so the appointed practitioner will need to be able to fit into this mind set. It is preferable that the appointed teaching assistant will have a proven track record of working with children in the EYFS department, which can be discussed at interview and evidenced in a trial/observation lesson.

If you are interested in the above role, then please do not hesitate to contact me with a cover letter/email and your updated CV. Please make it specific on the CV where you qualified with your Level 2 in Teaching and Learning and where you have worked in an EYFS unit (and for how long).

If you are interested in the EYFS role, please contact Beth in the Preston Primary office or please submit an up to date CV outlining your relevant experience. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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