Early Years Level 2 Learning Support Assistant, Fixed Term Contract, Silvertrees Academy

Silvertrees Academy is a thriving three form entry Infant and Nursery school with 2 year old and full time 3 year old provision. Ofsted judged Silvertrees Academy as GOOD in April 2019. Our school is a uniquely designed open plan building with recently refurbished Nursery and Reception units. Early Years provision is a particular strength and has a very good reputation in the local community. We consider our school community to be a family that work together and support each other. We are a large friendly team who work with enthusiasm and commitment to provide the best possible learning journey for every one of our pupils.

The Governors, pupils and staff at Silvertrees Academy are looking for a talented and caring early years practitioner to join our friendly team who work with enthusiasm and commitment to help our Nursery and Reception children ‘bounce back’ through delivering various high quality interventions. You will work alongside an experienced Early Years team who can offer high quality support and professional development.  If you feel you can make a difference to young lives in these particularly challenging times and would like to join our inclusive and supportive staff we would love to hear from you.

Visits to school are unfortunately not possible at this time but we would recommend arranging a TEAMs meeting or phone call to further discuss the role, this can be done by contacting Matt Longville, Office Manager, on 0121 557 1923.

Silvertrees Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the Welfare of vulnerable groups including children; all staff must share this commitment.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

This post requires a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to the school office.  If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office on: 0121 557 1923 or by emailing matt@silvertreesacademy.co.uk.  Alternatively you can download an application form below.

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Role:  Early Years Level 2 Learning Support Assistant

Hours:  16.25 hours per week

Grade: Grade B, SCP 2 to 4 - £18,198 – £18,933 pro rata, this is the full time salary and will be adjusted according to hours/weeks worked.

Required: Temporary Fixed Term Contract due to external funding -  19^th April 2021(subject to satisfactory clearances) to 23^rd July 2021

Closing date for applications: 12.00 Noon Friday 12^th March 2021

Interviews:  Wednesday 17^th March 2021