EYFS Teaching Assistant

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary) and Aston Manor Academy (Secondary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve.

Chilwell Croft Academy is an Ofsted rated Good Primary School which is well supported by staff and parents alike. The Academy has made an extremely positive journey over the last 2 years and the Academy leaders and staff place a strong emphasis on positive attitudes, high quality learning, and a strong team approach. The school is committed to professionally developing all staff so that we are able to serve our wonderful pupils and the wider community. Chilwell Croft is a harmonious community where pupils from different ethnic heritages work together well and feel safe. We celebrate our global community and the wonderful experiences and enrichment that this brings.

The Trust seeks to appoint an outstanding EYFS Teaching Assistant, to support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including those with the provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). If you have early years knowledge and experience this is highly desirable, together with excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to work, adaptability, resilience, and possessing a positive demeanour would be ideal. The successful candidate will need to be motivated, innovative and flexible. They will be able to demonstrate a passion for developing and extending potential in our pupils including children with additional needs by recognising and nurturing individual qualities and strengths, thus being part of the team helping Chilwell Croft Academy to become an outstanding Academy of the future. The school keeps the children at the heart of everything we do and would welcome candidates who will support this ethos.

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

·     A supportive and nurturing working environment

·     A commitment to CPD opportunities and the development of our staff

·     Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, electric vehicle scheme, a cycle to work scheme, BHSF Connect wellbeing support.

·     Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)

·     Pay progression cantered around a robust performance management process

·     An inclusive and caring ethos.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, references, the online and right-to-work check.

For more information, or to obtain an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit the Trust website, www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/ or email jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com if you require any further details. Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Chilwell Croft Academy to arrange this on 0121 464 3402.

Closing Date: 08/10/2024 at 12:00pm

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 14/10/2024

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment.