Staff Vacancies

 Early Years Classroom Assistant

Grade:                           TA 2 
Attendance:                  22 hours per week, term time only plus inset days.
Start Date:                    ASAP
Contract:                      Fixed Term Contract
Contract Until:              31/07/2023 initially

Closing Date:                27/1/2023

Interview Date:            31/1/2023

The Governing Body of Elmley Castle CofE First School is seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work mainly in EYFS provision, in our pre-school and Reception /year 1 class. The successful candidate will be expected to provide general classroom support when required, working alongside the early years team, and to deliver programmes of learning to specific individuals / small groups of pupils. Experience of working with these age groups is essential, with at least a level 2 qualification. Applicants should state any areas of expertise they may be able to bring to the school. This is an exciting opportunity to work with delightful children as part of a dedicated and inspired staff team.

The successful candidate will;

• Have an understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun
• Have good Literacy and Maths skills
• Be responsible and resourceful
• Have relevant qualifications
• Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need
• Have a positive, cheerful attitude
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be able to reflect the values of our Church school

For further information, a detailed job description and application forms please contact the school on office@elmleycastle.worcs.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 27^th January 2023

Interviews to take place week beginning: Tuesday 31^st January 2023

 LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

We are seeking an enthusiastic, Lunchtime Supervisor to become part of our friendly and committed team.  The post holder will assist with lunchtimes; setting up the hall, supporting children while they are eating their lunch and supervising the children at play. Hours of work are:

Mon-Fri, 11.50am- 1.20pm

We are looking for someone who;

• Enjoys working with children
• Is polite, professional and able to develop positive relationships with children
• Is  able to speak to children confidently and sensitively
• Is  able to work as part of a team – listening to others, sharing ideas, being helpful to one another
• Is flexible and able to use their initiative

The post will involve setting up and putting away tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping floors - so anyone applying will need to be reasonably fit and strong – and have a certain amount of stamina.

No qualifications are necessary but a Food Hygiene Certificate would be useful and a willingness to undertaken any other training necessary. 

For further details of this post and an application form please e-mail: office@elmleycastle.worcs.sch.uk.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, permission to work in the UK, identity, prohibition and qualifications checks as well as satisfactory references.