EYFS Teaching Assistant - Term Time

We are a large school with a strong team approach to supporting the teaching and learning of our pupils. The role will involve working with our teachers, HLTAs and other teaching assistants to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific support to groups and individual pupils under the guidance and supervision of the classroom teacher and our inclusion team.

Ideally we are looking for people with previous experience of supporting pupils in primary school within the classroom and/or supporting individual pupils with a range of specific needs, but will welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic about working with children who have limited experience as well.
The successful candidate will:
+ Experience within an EYFS setting
+ Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do
+ Make learning fun and challenging.
+ Be enthusiastic and creative.
+ Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
+ Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational
+ Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school
We are a school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates on our website and social media feeds. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we work together on the school's journey to provide an outstanding provision for all.
Westlands Primary School is part of Swale Academies Trust, which is one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the south east with a highly effective record in school improvement.
The Trust consists of a group of primary and secondary schools based in Kent, East Sussex and South London. Westlands Primary School was judged 'Good' in its last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 and the school continues to improve and develop. The welfare and development of its pupils is at the heart of everything the school does.

As a Multi-Academy Trust school we are able to offer you:
+ A large, well-resourced environment
+ Bespoke professional development
+ Support from an enthusiastic and experienced team
+ Very clear expectations, shared vision and ethos
+ Opportunities for career development
Join us to benefit from:
+ Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
+ Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
+ Enhanced Maternity Pay
+ Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
+ Access to training and development
+ Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice
+ Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ On-site Parking
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.