Level 2 Teaching Assistant – 2 Year Old Provision (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work within our 2 year old provision.

Required for January 2018
Salary: £8,552 Actual Salary
Hours: 32.50 hours per week. Term time only
Contractual Status: Fixed term until 31st August 2018.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside our teacher in Archibald Pre-School as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage Team. You will play an important part in helping children to get the most out of their learning. The main feature of your role will be to support individuals or groups of children with day to day learning and play both in, and outside the classroom. In addition, you will support our teacher in organising the environment. Daily tasks may include:

• setting up equipment and getting things ready for sessions.
• helping children who need extra support to complete tasks.
• listening to children, reading to them or telling stories .
• comforting and caring for children if they have an accident or are upset.
• helping the teacher to maintain records.
• undertaking observations of children and recording the outcomes.

We are looking for people who have a genuine interest in working with children: are interested in their development and learning and have good organisational and communication skills.

We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering community involvement and nurturing a sense of belonging. We believe that everyone can achieve.

We have a strong team of very skilled staff who work in partnership with Governors.

If you would like to join our friendly, caring team at Archibald, please contact the school or call at the school office for an application pack. If you would like to further information regarding the post, please contact the school. Details can be e-mailed to potential applicants and will be available on the school website. School email address is: archibald@mcschools.org.uk

Closing date: 17th November 2017
Interviews: 27th November 2017

Completed application forms and supporting statements should be returned to the Headteacher Mrs A Jefferies at the below address.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Archibald Primary School
Ayresome Green Lane
Middlesbrough
TS5 4DY
Tel. 01642 804101
www.archibaldpri.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs A Jefferies
Number on roll: 408 + 39 place nursery + 20 place 2YO