Nursery Teaching Assistant

Location
Cedar Children's Academy

Closing Date
08/12/2019

Hours
28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

1 year Fixed Term Contract – Monday 6th January 2020 – Friday 17th July 2020

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working Nursery Teaching Assistant who will be ambitious for our pupils, energetic, organised and highly motivated. We are a friendly three-form entry school with dedicated and committed staff who are focused on delivering an excellent education for our pupils. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show love, care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future.

We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT) we are committed to an ethos of excellence and a whole school approach to the teaching and learning of thinking skills.

What you will need to succeed:

You will need to hold a relevant L3 or higher childcare qualification, have good communication skills and excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above). Good ICT skills would also be desirable.

You will need to have experience of working with children as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one work, group work and whole class support. Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum would also be desirable.

What you will get in return from Cedar Children’s Academy:

Happy, well behaved children who are keen learners
Parents who are supportive of the school
High expectations for all members of the school community
Supportive staff within the school and amongst the Trust
Excellent CPD opportunities especially through the New Horizons Teaching School’s Alliance
A school that puts children first and at the centre of all policy, practise and decision making
Discounted gym membership at Thinking Fitness
What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in a large Primary academy, benefiting from a large support network and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.