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Early Years Assistant

Early Years Assistant

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Portsmouth

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Salary:
Pro-rata based on £17,615 for a full time , year round role, includes holiday pay
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
10 November 2021

Job overview

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth.

We have number of roles for Early Years Assistants to join our Pre-School and start with us  as soon as possible.  

At PGS we offer outstanding care for children aged 2½ to 4 in a modern and well equipped Pre-School facility, enabling children to become active, independent learners within the safest of environments. We inspire learning through excellent play opportunities and a passion for bringing a rich and varied curriculum to life.

The PGS Pre-School is open 38 weeks per year and Early Years Assistants are also required to be present at Open Mornings, Parents’ Evenings and attend Professional Development Days (INSET).

The hours of work will vary according to the role.  We welcome applications from candidates who can work flexibly to cover the Pre-School core day and in addition to cover one early and one late shift each week in our extended day wrap around care from 07.15 am in the morning and to 18.15 in the evening. The work pattern across the extended day and wrap around care will be as directed by the Pre-School Lead in accordance with a fixed rota system.

It is a requirement that all Early Years Assistants hold a relevant childcare qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 and previous experience within an EYFS setting would be an advantage.

Early Years Assistants report to the Pre-School Lead.

The available roles are as follows and will be discussed further at interview. Candidates are asked to indicate their preference in their application.

• Early Years Assistant Keyworker (Job share 17.5 hours per week,  Thurs and Fri, core hours plus one early and one late shift)

• Early Years Assistant Keyworker (Job share 24.5 hours per week,  Mon, Tues and Wed, core hours plus one early and one late shift)

• Early Years Assistant Keyworker (38.5 hours per week, core hours plus one early and one late shift)

• Early Years Assistant - Senco (38.5 hours per week, core hours plus one early and one late shift)

Individual job descriptions  are available for each role.

Benefits:

The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support staff wishing to undertake appropriate professional training can apply for financial support towards any associated costs.

A two course lunch is provided to all staff during term time.

The school will auto-enrol eligible support staff into the NEST pension scheme and also offers an alternative pension scheme with Scottish Widows whereby if the employee contributes 6.5% of salary the school will contribute 8.5%.  We also have a non-contributory death-in-service policy.

PGS is an approved operator of the ‘salary sacrifice’ Cycle to Work Scheme. All staff have free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre.

The school is always looking for innovative ways to improve the working conditions and remuneration of its employees and welcomes suggestions from all staff.

How to apply:

PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.

Further information is available on the website at www.pgs.org.uk under the ‘About Us’ section and any queries regarding the vacancy should be emailed to HR@pgs.org.uk.

An electronic application would be preferable, submitted to HR@pgs.org.uk

All applicants should complete a support staff application form, with a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter addressed to Mrs Amy Wilson-Smith, Head of the Junior School, The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School, High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2LN.  Please include email addresses whenever available.  All applications should be accompanied by the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of two referees.

Please indicate in your application which role(s) you wish to be considered for and this can be discussed further at interview.

Candidates are also welcome to apply through the TES website using the application form linked to our PGS advert.

The closing date is noon, 10th November 2021 and interviews will be scheduled during w/c 15th November 2021.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Attached documents

About The Portsmouth Grammar School

Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire.  This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.

Aims and Values

The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.

ISI Report 2022

During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.

Head

Mr David Wickes


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