TA for Nursery

Grade 6

33.5 hours a week, term time only

£20,709 - £22.391 (actual)

Do you want to work in a place where every day you make a difference? Do you thrive on a challenge? Do you believe in having the right provision for every child?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has a good understanding of EYFS to join our Nursery setting

Applicants will ideally:

Be committed to supporting individual children's social, moral, emotional and academic well-being
Has an empathetic understanding of children’s emotions and behaviour and actively seeks to remove barriers to learning
Be patient, cheerful and understanding
Have good interpersonal skills
Be full of innovative ideas and strategies to adapt to daily challenges
Communicate effectively with children, team members and parents
Have the ability to use your own initiative and to work as part of a team
Be calm, consistent and fair – ensuring that children are safe and happy
Have a good basic education (English and Maths GCSE grade C or above is desirable)

Your role will involve acting as a Key Person, using observations and assessments to plan learning opportunities based around the children’s interests. You will work closely as part of the EYFS team and in collaboration with the wider school team.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All applications must be sent to recruitment@shirleywarren.co.uk using the Southampton City Council application form and are to be received by 12 noon on 16 August 2024.