Early Years Assistant 

St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint an Early Years Assistant for 30hrs per week to work within our Reception class.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Be committed to upholding the Catholic values of the school
• Have experience of working with children in EYFS and/or nursery
• Under supervision, assist in the delivery of activities enhancing children’s social and educational development
• Assist in setting up and clearing away of displays and activities, including ensuring the materials and equipment are safe and clean.
• Attend to children’s personal needs including assisting children at meal time.
• Have good communication skills at all levels.
• Exchange information with parents/carers.
• Assist other staff with the assessment procedures to ensure children’s progress is satisfactory.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Be a strong team player.
• Have relevant qualifications/experience or training (GCSE Maths and English).
• Complete any other duties appropriate to the post.

We can offer:

• A supportive environment with hardworking and committed staff
• A sense of belonging within a successful multi academy collegiate, The Newman Catholic Collegiate, alongside 8 other Catholic academies
• A comprehensive CPD package to suit the needs of the individual and support opportunities for progression
• A commitment to supporting the wellbeing of all staff following guidance from the wellbeing charter

This position is temporary initially until July 2024 with a view to being made permanent thereafter.

The position is 30 hours a week Monday-Friday, term time only.

Relevant qualifications: NVQ level 2 or above or equivalent.

Actual salary: £15,872 - £16,500 This does not include the result of the April 2024 support staff pay award as this is yet to be agreed. We are expecting this to at least be in line with inflation, if not more.

Closing date – Friday 11^th October 2024 at 12pm

Applicants are highly encouraged to visit the school. 

Please email lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk or call 01782 235676 to arrange a visit. 

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

To apply please visit the school website http://stwilfridsnewman.co.uk/vacancies

and complete the following documents:

• Support Staff Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Disclosure Form

Please e-mail lbirkin@stwilfridsnewman.co.uk if you require any further information.