EYFS / KS1 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 £24,325 Approximately £16,860 per annum pro rata (0.69309 FTE)

About us and the role

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference in young learners' lives? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to collaborate with our class teacher in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with children, helping them to achieve their full potential. If you thrive in a team setting, have a strong background in early years education, and are committed to your own professional growth, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us and be a vital part of shaping young minds in a positive and inclusive classroom.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Act as a role model for pupils, support their learning effectively
• Meet personal needs while promoting independence
• Commit to supporting pupils with special educational needs and contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Encourage pupil interaction and cooperation, ensuring engagement in activities
• Support emotional and social needs and accompany pupils on trips

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development through the Avanti Institute and our family of schools
• Pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to understand the role of parents and carers, with the ability to relate and build excellent working relationships
• Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils progress
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.