Required as soon as possible: The Governors and Head Teacher of Fellside Community Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, caring, and experienced Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years Nursery Class. We are seeking a kind, inspiring practitioner who will demonstrate excellent classroom practice and who would be committed to raising standards in our successful and caring school. The successful candidate will

• Hold a recognised NVQ level 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
• Possess excellent literacy and mathematics skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have high expectations of all pupils and themselves
• Be a committed team member,
• Be committed to professional development
• Possess an understanding of how best to support children’s personal, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and experience in its delivery
• Hold a current and relevant first-aid qualification (or be willing to work towards achieving this)
• Be able to motivate and inspire children to learn
• Be able to use ICT to support learning

If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, professional and talented staff team in a supportive environment with delightful children who are eager, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.
Applicants are welcome to telephone school to arrange to visit.
All staff at our school are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Children at Fellside are taught how to keep themselves safe, including identifying harmful behaviour and how to seek help when they feel unsafe. If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Please refer the Job description for details