The Role

Part time EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 3 Fixed Term

St Helens C.E Primary are looking for part time EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team

The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.

Some of the main duties of the role will be:

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/support Plans
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other staff
• Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

Please view the job description for a full overview of responsibilities.

How to apply

Please visit the school website to view the job description, person specification and for details of how to apply.

To ask any questions or to submit your completed application form, please email Lisa Smith or telephone 0161 775 2935.

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom

Key Dates

Close Date: Friday 6 December 2024 midday

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024

Start Date: Monday 6 January 2025

Key Information

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 8 - 14

Contract Type: 35 hours part time, term time.

Contract Term: Fixed term until 31 August 2025