Early Years Teaching Assistant

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

We are seeking aTeaching Assistant who is committed to providing the highest possible standards of support to pupils within our Early Years setting. Having previous experience of working in an Early Years setting is essential.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes for lunch)

This is an exciting opportunity to work initially in our Early Years provision and with a fabulous team.  The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom, including assisting with the general care. 

The TEAM Education Trust can offer the successful candidate excellent renumeration and employment benefits as well as the potential for further career development.

For more information on our school, please telephone the TEAM Education Trust and ask to speak with the Executive Personal Assistant to the Trust CEO who will arrange for you to talk with one of our Executive Team.  To learn more about our Trust, please see www.teameducation.org

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), TEAM Education Trust complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.  TEAM Education Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. 

TEAM Education Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.  We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working in school.  This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s). 

At Application stage, you will be asked to declare Criminal Records.  At interview, or in a separate discussion, TEAM Education Trust ensures that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. 

Failure to declare a relevant conviction, caution or pending police action, will disqualify the applicant from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light later. 

Please follow the link to find details of school policy: Policies & Statutory Information | Together Everyone Achieves More (teameducation.org) 

To apply for this position, please follow the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147626/EDV-2024-WTPS-23173

Provisional Interview Date: 23 April 2024

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.