Teaching Assistant - Emley First School

Start date: September 2024

 Emley First School is friendly, community school in a beautiful rural setting, judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and hardworking member of support staff to join our dedicated, hard-working, friendly team. As a key member of our team you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support the effective running of the school and the learning of pupils in all curriculum areas. The role will be temporary until 31st March 2025 in the first instance due to budget restraints however it may be extended beyond this date. 

We are looking for a someone who:

• Has experience of working with children
• Is enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• Is willing, and able, to work with children across all age ranges within school
• Has experience of, or is willing to be trained in, Read, Write Inc Phonics Scheme and Early Language Development
• Has experience of supporting children in large groups, small groups and as individuals
• Is able to work in a team and adapt their practice

We can offer you:

• Children who love learning and want to achieve
• A strong staff team, who will support a new member of staff
• A supportive wider community
• A well-resourced and stimulating environment
• Fantastic grounds and outdoor learning facilities

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and are available at 8:15am on Tuesday 18th June and 4:00pm on Thursday 20th June. Please contact the school office on 01924 326802 to book on one of these tours. For more information about the school please go to our website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. These jobs are also subject to satisfactory references.

To apply for this job, please download and complete an application form. A CV will not be accepted.

Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher at the school either by email head@emleyschool.co.uk or by post to the school.

Closing date Wednesday 26th June 2024

Shortlisting on Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th July 2024

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form