Teaching Assistant Level 3/PPA Cover

The Role

The children, staff and governors of this happy and successful two-form entry Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support the teaching in our thriving, nurturing school.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support teaching across the school, from Nursery to Year Two.

Ideally we are looking to appoint a permanent post ASAP, providing class -based support and interventions with responsibility to cover PPA across the school during the afternoons.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to delivering outstanding practice across our school. 

At Exhall Cedars w e are excited about, and committed to becoming an 'Attachment Aware' school and expect every member of our staff team to have the same commitment.

Key Requirements

• High ambitions for yourself and a commitment to provide every child with the best possible start in life.
• Experience of working across both FS and KS1
• Good knowledge and understanding of both the FS curriculum and KS1 Curriculum and the end of year expectations.
• Experience of taking whole class sessions in both FS and KS1.
• Able to initiate ideas and put them into practice.
• Have a positive outlook and respond positively to challenge
• Be a real team player for the good of the staff, children and school as a whole; developing good personal relationships within a team.
• Relates well to children and is responsive to all their needs, with a particular focus on their general well-being.
• Use ICT to enhance children’s learning.
• To use clear, grammatically correct spoken and written English.
• The skills of an excellent, creative, successful classroom practitioner with a dedication and determination to secure good and better progress and raise attainment for all children
• A genuine interest in how young children learn and develop
• The ability to work as part of a team to plan, teach and asses s effectively for the next steps in children’s learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to developing and maintaining close links with the whole community
• A flexible approach to challenge and change

Additional Information & How to Apply

Exhall Cedars Infant, Nursery and Pre 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. 

Closing Date:  3rd June 2019

Interviews taking place: 5th June 2019

Part time hours: 27.00

Offers will be subject to satisfactory references.

If you think that this is a post that would interest you and provide challenge then please come and visit us and have a chat about the role. We would love to meet you!
Application forms are available to print online.
"Please note ONLY application made on the form provided will be considered.