Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ a permanent Teaching Assistant who is friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This post will require you to work across both our Preschool and Nursery School classrooms and will commence as soon as possible. 
 
PCD5 £23,893 pro rota, term time only. 20hrs per week, overtime will be available, however we will consider applications for part-time hours 16+. 

Cumberland Recruitment Incentive Pilot
 
This job is advertised under the Cumberland Recruitment Incentive pilot, new recruits will receive a £1,000 bonus shortly after they start their first role in childcare, or if they return to a childcare role after a gap of at least six months. 

The suitable candidate must have:
•    NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards Level 3) 
•    GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
The successful candidate must also be able to:
•    Work constructively as part of a team
•    Liaise effectively with staff and parents
•    Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
•    Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
•    Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional development
•    Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
•    Have excellent communication skills
Frizingtion Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
•    A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
•    Commitment to professional development
•    Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy 

Application packs are available on request from admin@frizington-nur.cumbria.sch.uk.
Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by 
making an appointment with the school office on 01946 810846. 

Closing date for applications will be Friday 24th May 2024 9.00pm 
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 24th May 2024 at 12.00pm
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2024