SQUIRREL HAYES FIRST SCHOOL
Springfield Road
Biddulph
Stoke-on-Trent
ST8 7DF
Tel: 01782 973820
e-mail admin@squirrelhayes.staffs.sch.uk

Required for September 2021

Senior Nursery Nurse (Curriculum) (Grade 6) 20hrs per week working mornings
(Fixed Term Temporary Contract Part-time– Term Time Only) 01.09.2021 – 19.07.2022
(£20,493 - £23,541 pro-rata)

The school also has other Teaching Assistant roles advertised, therefore it is possible that the successful candidate could secure further work in the afternoons on a different contract.

The learners, parents, staff and governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse to join our hard working Teaching and Learning Team. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and personalised approach to learning and the exciting professional development opportunities this offers. The successful candidates will be required to work closely with our learning team to plan, prepare, deliver and monitor/assess the Nursery curriculum under the supervision of our Early Years Leader

We are a creative and forward thinking learning community where ‘Everyone and Every Child Matters’.

(OFSTED graded as a GOOD school in September 2018)
If you are excited about the prospect of working within a proactive learning environment and are extremely hard working and believe that all learners can achieve, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a vibrant and skillful Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse who can demonstrate:-

 Experience of working with and planning for learners within the Early Years/Foundation Stage
 Experience of working with learners with a wide range of learning needs
 Ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate learners.
 Ability to promote and model the highest of expectations for the standards of learning, education and behaviour.
 Ability to work as an effective member of a team, committed to inspiring all learners to achieve.

We offer :

 Well behaved and hard working learners who are keen to learn and enjoy school.
 A personalised and reflective approach to learning for all.
 A Headteacher, Governing Body and Leadership Team with a clear vision and high expectations.
 A dedicated and highly focused team of skilled professionals with which to work
 An exciting opportunity to rapidly further develop your own skills and practice.
 A highly motivated and continuing commitment to on-going professional development.

We look forward to speaking to interested candidates, who are encouraged to call the school for an informal chat about the position on offer and/or visit the school, following our socially distanced and COVID - 19 secure measures.

Closing date – Thursday 24th June 2021 at 10.00am
Short listing – Thursday 24th June 2021
Interviews - Tuesday 29th June 2021 (Following social distancing and COVID-19 protective measures)

To apply for this post please download the listed documents from the Available Documents Section. All application forms should be returned directly to the school with a supporting letter detailing experience, strengths and reasons why you should be short-listed.

"This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

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.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide