EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Longhoughton CE Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
31/05/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/06/2023 12:00
Salary:
£13,195-£13,436 Pro-rata (£21,575-£21,968 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Longhoughton CE Primary School
Further Information
Our Christian Vision is that – Everyone is welcome.
Everyone who spends time learning and growing at Longhoughton is encouraged to
reach their full potential with courage, compassion and creativity to make a difference in
the future. We are respectful of God’s world, working together to create a loving and
caring community.
Longhoughton CE Primary School is a small, inclusive school in a desirable part of rural
Northumberland, at the heart of a village close to RAF Boulmer.
The Headteacher and Governors of this ‘Good’ school are seeking to appoint a
Teaching Assistant with EYFS experience to join our school working in a mixed Nursery
and Reception class.
The successful candidate will support the learning of the children through working with
the class teacher to establish a stimulating and engaging environment; delivering
teaching programmes to groups of children; and using high quality observations to
promote the progress of the children.
The role includes the delivery of a range of activities including speech and language,
phonics, reading, writing and mathematics work.
We are looking for someone who is
• Patient and nurturing
• Calm and approachable
• Supportive of children
• Confident supporting learning across all aspects of the curriculum
• Knowledgeable of early phonics and reading teaching
• Able to support colleagues and children
We are looking for someone who has:
• Excellent interpersonal and administration skills
• A suitable Teaching Assistant qualification, minimum Level 2
In return, we can offer a friendly, supportive and committed staff team with good
opportunities to develop your career.
We can offer you:
• a friendly, dedicated, professional team of staff and Governors, who are
committed to achieving the highest standards for all our children
• a positive, happy and welcoming atmosphere
• well behaved and motivated children
• supportive links with parents, the church and wider community
• opportunities for professional development to help you realise your potential
We place wellbeing central to our work, striving to ensure that children and adults learn
in a safe, supported, nurturing environment, where they feel confident, worthy,
enthusiastic and valued.
Further information about the school can be found on our website.
http://www.longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and
young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required
to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain
spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full
details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared
during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked
for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your
application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against
information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is
confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.
Application forms can be downloaded from this website. A curriculum vitae will only be
accepted alongside an application form.
Informal discussions or visits to the school prior to interview are encouraged.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Tel: 01665 577204
Completed applications should be returned directly to the school either by post to:
Mrs Tracey Critchlow
Longhoughton CE Primary School
Lacey Street
Longhoughton
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3AJ
or by email to admin@longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 9th June 2023
Short listing: w/c 12th June 2023
Interview Date: Monday 19th June 2023
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Critchlow
e-mail: admin@longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk
website: http://www.longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.