Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistants at Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Together we play talk, listen and learn

Pay scale from 2 to 3 will depend on qualifications

36 hours a week, term time only

Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s centre is a family focussed setting where children, parents and staff play and learn together. Please visit our website to find out more about the setting at www.edithkerrison.newham.sch.uk

We are looking to appoint Teaching assistants for our expanding 2-3 years provision and our 3-4 years provision.

At Edith Kerrison staff work flexibly across the setting and are expected to be committed to the highest quality care for young children following a key person approach. Staff are confident to teach small group sessions; work as part of a team and in partnership with parents.

Successful candidates will:

• place the child’s needs first;
• teach playfully inside and outside in all weathers;
• have a commitment to EYFS and a secure knowledge of child development;
• have excellent communication skills with children and adults;
• be committed to the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities;
• be mature in outlook, sensible and patient;
• hold or be working towards level 3 equivalent in childcare and education;
• be ICT literate;
• hold GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English.

We can offer you:

• Experience of working in a team with highly supportive, experienced and friendly practitioners;
• A high quality and well -resourced environment;
• Further professional training to support your role.
• Parents that get involved and support their children’s learning.

There is a two part interview process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the part one interview process.

Part one: visit the setting and be observed playing with the children. Successful; candidates will progress to part two: An interview to be held on the same day.

Deadline for applications: 4^th November

Application form and further details please apply on line at www.newham.gov.uk or e-mail: ApplicationsSchoolsHR@newham.gov.uk or telephone 020 3373 8387 (24hr answerphone)

We are committed to safeguarding children and these posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB check and references.