EYFS Teaching Assistant

Thorn Grove Primary School
Woodstock Avenue
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 7LD
Phone: 0161 485 1177
Email: admin@tgps.uk

Role: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 18 hours per week (Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am 3.30pm with a 1 hour break), term time only.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

The Headteacher, Governors and children at Thorn Grove Primary School wish to appoint a caring and passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our successful, friendly and inclusive school. We are an excellent school committed to the highest quality education and professional development where we nurture our whole school community to be curious, respectful, aspirational individuals.

The successful candidate will need to be able to:

Form positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
Provide quality interactions with children and promote purposeful play
Work effectively as part of a team but be able to use their own initiative to improve outcomes for all pupils
Support children with Special Educational Needs
Demonstrate that they have high expectations for behaviour whilst promoting fair and inclusive practises
Show a commitment to their professional development

The post will involve:

Supporting in the delivery of high quality teaching and learning activities
Teaching small groups in class where necessary
Assisting the teacher in the management and preparation of resources
Adapting planning to meet the needs of the pupils
Supporting in the recording and collation of evidence for assessment purposes

Applicants should possess a high standard of spoken and written English and have GCSE English and Maths (A-C grades or equivalent). Previous experience of working in the Foundation Stage and having a sound knowledge of phonics, the Foundation Stage Profile and curriculum is highly desirable.

Thorn Grove is a one form entry, high achieving school recognised for its inclusive ethos and practise. providing a broad and balanced curriculum and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

For more information and an application pack, please email applications@tgps.uk. Please make sure that your completed application form details how you can meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by email to applications@tgps.uk or by post to the school address above.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th September
Interviews: Monday 15th September

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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