Sleights CE Primary School - Early Years Foundation Stage General Teaching Assistant

Supporting and promoting children's emotional wellbeing is just as important as their individual academic successes. At Sleights, we firmly believe this and invest significantly in supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Around the school and in classrooms, staff have use a wide range of tools and strategies to support all children at all times.

We do also work really closely with individual children and their families at times when things are perhaps more challenging. We do this with the help of our very own Play Therapist, Mel. Mel works at Sleights three days a week and has her very own play room in the school.

We are committed to providing children with exciting, real life and practical learning opportunities. We are keen to share and further develop excellent provision for our staff and children.

You can find out further information by visiting our website.

Our opportunity
You would be joining our Early Years Team in the Explorers Class in our purpose-built classrooms. Our Explorers Class has around 30 pupils aged from two to four. Under the guidance of the Pre-School Leader, you will ensure that children enjoy activities that stimulate and engage children's interests and learning. Your role will help children establish the foundations for school life and instil a passion for knowledge.

Key duties
Engage with children to develop sustained, shared thinking, and promote the characteristics of effective learning, as defined in the EYFS framework.
Prepare and maintain our learning environment.
Carry out routine tasks to support the work of teacher, HLTAs and ATAs.

Level 2 Early Years Specific Professional Qualification is essential - we cannot accept general TA qualifications due to ratios.
Grade C/4 GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent
We are looking for:
A professional who loves working with children and has a passion to see every child achieve their very best.
A team player who recognises the joy and challenges of working in a busy village Pre-School.
Someone who has the drive and ambition to achieve excellent results.

Nestled three miles in-land on the Whitby Coast, Sleights Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a key part of the community. Described as a 'community more than a school' by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
We have around 130 pupils and 6 classes including our Nursery - pupils start their learning journey in the Explorers Class, progressing through school to our Pioneers, Learners, Adventurers, Discoverers, and lastly the Leaders Class, our oldest class group.

Our school site is a wonderful place to be, surrounded by lush outdoor space and a forest; allowing staff and pupils to step out of the classroom and take learning out into the fresh air.

Our school vision focuses on "Working together to be happy; to flourish; to succeed". We are keen to promote children's charitable outreach and support all children to make a wider difference. You can see the great work our pupils have done here.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025 in the first instance based on pupil numbers
Hours/ Working Pattern: 22 hours a week over 4 days, approx. 5.5 hours a day, term time only
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £12.45 - £13.05 per hour, £24,027 - £25,183 per annum full time equivalent, £12,329.97 - £12,923.20 per annum after pro rata estimate
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 24th November 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd December
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for an experienced Early Years General Teaching Assistant - could this be you?

Why Sleights is a wonderful place to work:
Staff development - We are keen on progressing and developing staff, courses and training will be available to you to help you advance in your career.
Workload conscious - Senior staff aim to ensure workloads are manageable.
Understanding & flexible - Senior leadership understand that personal appointments or special events can't always be booked outside of work hours, where they possible we strive to accommodate.
Staff enjoy it here - We have had several staff who have been working with us for well over 10 years (a TA staff member was with us for 30 years before recently retiring as they loved our school so much!)
Respected & supported by the local community - The connection between our children and families and staff are really strong. Everyone has the same ethos and approach, placing children firmly at the centre of all of our work. Our relationships underpin everything. Families are regularly in school to work with staff to see the curriculum and children in action.
Everybody Benefits Scheme
North Yorkshire Council recognise there is more to pay than just salary and we offer access to a wide range of competitive benefits. Sleights Primary School has opted into the Everybody Benefits Rewards Scheme.

This site provides you with access to a host of voluntary benefits including discounts on goods and services such as your day to day shopping, days out, travel, electrical goods, leisure activities as well as links to salary sacrifice schemes.