Wirral School Looking for Teaching Assistant Level 2 – EYFS (fixed term) at Merseyside Full Time

Band D

Full Time

36 Working Hours – 39 Weeks per Year

Fixed Term from 01 September 2022 to 31 July 2023     

The Governing Body of this successful school are looking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant who will have a significant impact on learning and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This post is mainly to work in our F2 provision.

The persons appointed will be required to be flexible around the needs of the school and pupils.

You will:

Be able to support teaching and learning in more than one subject

Be a committed Teaching Assistant and work in line with the school behaviour policy

Be able to modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner

Be child centred

Be flexible with a good sense of humour

We have high expectations and set high standards for both pupils and colleagues. If you believe that you fit this description we would like to hear from you.

As a school we have adopted a Hygge and Curiosity style approach to teaching and learning in EYFS. We ensure our children have access to open ended resources and take part in risk taking activities and we embrace our natural environment as an extension of our classroom. Children are encouraged to follow their fascinations and staff plan around the children’s interests and ideas and follow  PLOD’s (possible lines of discovery/development) – we believe in teaching without limits and learning without boundaries.

No themes or topic, no Twinkl or Sparklebox, no colouring in or worksheets – everything is child centred and skills based. If this sounds like the style of teaching and learning that inspires you then come and look around before you apply and see if your philosophy aligns with ours

Application forms are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office. For further details please contact our Assistant Headteacher, Louisa Blake, via the school office email address.

Based on the quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Completed application forms and supporting letter (no longer than 2 x A4 sides) detailing your knowledge, skills and experience should be submitted via email to the School Business Manager at [email protected] no later than 31st August 2022.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check

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

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Heygarth Primary School

Heygarth Road

Eastham

Wirral

CH62 8AG

Tel: 0151 327 1570

Email: [email protected]