EYFS Teaching Assistant

Early Years Foundation Stage Staff

Windrush Church of England Primary School is looking to recruit staff for our new Early Years Foundation Stage Unit  for September 2021.

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant for Reception (Grade 4) . The successful candidates will be a member of the Early Years Team and will work with the newly appointed headteacher and EYFS Lead to support the growth of this new school and community. We would consider a job share for this position.

We are looking for people who can provide excellent learning experiences and opportunities for children within a child centred environment.  The successful candidate must have experience of working with children either in a school or setting, be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the Early Years Curriculum, and be caring and nurturing in their approach. They will have the ability to forge excellent relationships with colleagues, parents and most importantly, our children. They must be a team player and be able to demonstrate good literacy, numeracy and IT skills as well as having a creative vision to ensure inspiring and motivating learning is developed.

We want staff who aim to ensure every child, regardless of need, is given every opportunity to achieve their best whilst at Windrush CE School. The full Job Descriptions / Person Specifications are attached separately.

How to apply

Applications should be made using the TES application form.

If you would like further information about the post please contact Sarah Taylor either by email at office@windrushschool.org or on 01865 558727 to arrange a conversation with Claire Doland (Headteacher) 

Closing Date:    Friday 11th June 

Interviews:      TBC

School Visit: Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to arrange site visits at this time, however, further details about the school building and planned layouts can be shared. Please do speak to the team to find out more about the scheme.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Windrush Cof E Primary School and The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

NOTE 1: Some cautions, reprimands, warnings and convictions are protected under the DBS filtering process and you do not have to disclose them.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [exceptions] Order 1975 [2013 and 2020] provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are considered "protected." This means that they do not need to be disclosed to an employer  and, if they are disclosed, an employer cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found here https://hub.unlock.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/What-will-be-filtered-by-the-DBS.pdf

NOTE 2: if you are under 18 it is no longer a legal requirement for you to disclose any cautions you hold