Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Maternity Cover

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to work in EYFS (Nursery) from January 2022.

Abbey Church of England Infant and Nursery School is an extremely friendly and welcoming environment for pupils, their families and staff. Our children, aged between 3 and 7 years of age, bring a wonderful amount of energy and enthusiasm to our school.

They are bright, confident and eager to learn. We are inclusive and we strive to ensure that every child feels happy, valued and safe. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a very high standard.

30.0 Hours per Week

Fixed term contract end date: 31/08/2022

Key Requirements

•Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 3) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills
•Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others.
•Have experience of TA work.
•Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need.
•Have good level of knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (eg . English, maths, science).
•Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (eg child protection, health and safety, equal ops, SEN, ).
•Can use ICT effectively to support learning and use other technology equipment.
•Can plan own work when required. Can transfer theory/training into practice.
•Can solve problems and can exercise initiative and independent action.
•Is pro-active in offering ideas.
We strongly recommend that you visit our warm and friendly school.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please email completed applications to Suzie Ellis, ellis.s3@welearn365.com or post to Abbey C of E Infant & Nursery School, Aston Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5EL

If you would like to join our team we would love to hear from you.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 02476 386101 to arrange a time and date.

Closing date: 05/11/2021
Interview date: TBC

Abbey C of E Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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