Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - Moat Farm Infant

Moat Farm Infant School is looking to appoint a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic person to work within our very effective Nursery team.  The appointed person will act as a key person to a small group of children working in partnership with parents and carers.   They will also need to have a genuine desire to work with nursery children who are aged between 2 and 4 years old.  Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 qualification.
• Current relevant experience working with the under-fives age group.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and child development.
• An understanding of the importance of Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene in the workplace or willing to undertake training.
• Good interpersonal skills, and able to communicate with children, colleagues and parents/carers.
• An interest in the care, learning and development of young children.
• Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills.

Application forms and job descriptions are available online via www.sandwell.gov.uk/jobs, the school website: www.moat.farm-inf.sandwell.sch.uk or by emailing jayne.davis@mfi.school  

If you require further information please contact the school office on 0121 552 1885 (Option 1)

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.  If you do not hear by 4pm on Tuesday 1^st February 2022 you have not been successful in your application.

Closing date: Monday 31^st January 2022 at 12noon                     

Shortlisting date:  Tuesday 1^st February 2022

Interviews: Friday 4^th February or Monday 7^th February 2022

(Please be aware that interviews could take place virtually depending on Covid-19)

Hours:

22.5 hours per week, term time only, temporary until 22nd July 2022 

(11-3.30pm everyday)

Grade:

Band B SCP 2 - 4 (£18,198 - £18,933) pro rata (Actual salary £9,619 - £10,007)

Location:

Moat Farm Infant School, Brookfields Road, Oldbury B68 9QR

Closing Date:

Monday 31st January 2022 at 12 noon

Supporting documents
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form