Vacancy Details

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Overview

We are looking for an engaging and nurturing EYFS teaching assistant to join our fantastic Pre-Prep team.

 

Job overview

This is a full time post to begin in February 2025.

Core hours 8.00am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday. Additionally, there may be an opportunity to work up to 10 days in either the Easter or Summer holiday clubs (this is paid in addition). Extra paid hours are available in Aftercare.

The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp, social events and more. Free parking is available on site.

 

A full job description and person specification for each post can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

 

Qualifications/Professional Development

• QTS, NNEB or Level 3 qualification as defined by the Department for Education as being suitable for the EYFS.

 

Experience and skills

● Experience of planning, leading and participating in activities to support the learning needs of children in the EYFS, either in groups or 1-1

● Effective communication and listening skills

 

Knowledge

● Sound understanding of safeguarding principles

● Sound knowledge of early childhood development

● Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 – 7

● Sound knowledge of ‘Talk for Writing’ would be desirable

 

Personal attributes

● Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school

● Ability to form and maintain positive relationships

● Sensitivity to others and the ability to work cooperatively

● Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community

 

 

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.

Original certificates will be required as proof of qualification. All other attributes will be assessed using the contents of the application form, at interview and with the professional references.

Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Noel Neeson, should be returned to recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com by 12pm on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4th & Thursday 6th February 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare a short phonics or mathematics intervention activity for a small group of children, and attend a formal interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school on the day.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.

The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.