Early Years Teaching Assistant (temporary to cover maternity leave)

The successful candidate will support all classes within the Early Years (3+ Nursery and Reception classes) on a rotational basis, working with individual children, small groups and whole classes.  Alongside this, they will be responsible for continually updating the celebration display within the Early Years department and assisting with a variety of other tasks and duties as a member of the Early Years team.

The school is a particularly supportive, friendly and vibrant place in which to work. Our children work hard, try their best and are well behaved, so are very rewarding to work with.  Partnership with parent is strong and very positive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking professional to join our highly committed team.

The post is offered on a full-time, temporary basis from 1 October 2018 to 10 July 2019 in the first instance, to cover maternity leave.

Application Procedure

Applications should include a completed application form (CVs are not an acceptable alternative) including the names, addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of two (and preferably three) professional referees, one of which must be your current employer.  A letter of application should also be submitted, addressed to the Head setting out why you are applying for the post and how you are a good fit for it in terms of your experience, knowledge, abilities and personal attributes.

Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Turner, and sent to Lady Barn House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE.  E-mail applications may be sent to the email address provided within the Job Information.

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory medical checks and confirmation of academic qualifications.  The post will be confirmed on receipt of all references and of a satisfactory outcome from an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 July at 10am.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 2 July.

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all aspects of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.