EYFS Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

The Head of Laxton Junior School invites suitable candidates to apply for the post of EYFS Teaching Assistant.

Laxton Junior School
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team, with the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, this can be discussed at interview. The successful candidate will become part of a welcoming and engaged community of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff, all of whom are committed to supporting our children to become fantastic young people who are ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie beyond our school.

The successful candidate will, in conjunction with the Class Teachers and other Teaching Assistants at Laxton Junior School, support the teaching and learning, ensuring that all children are able to make fantastic progress, and will provide an outstanding level of care and support to all children, such that they feel happy and valued during their daily experiences.

It is important that the appointed Teaching Assistant embrace the Laxton Junior School Values of a love of learning, care, opportunity, community and quality, and that they are committed to integrating into a superb team that has children very much at the heart of all it does. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in schools and with children, is creative and enthusiastic, and is able to motivate and inspire young people to overcome challenges and achieve in all that they do.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a kind, dedicated and talented Teaching Assistant to become a part of our fantastic school, and join a happy community of children, families and staff, who have the highest expectations of themselves and each other.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Job Description available below.

Applicant Information
If you are excited by this opportunity, you will find additional information on the School via our website www.laxtonjunior.org.uk and for full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits we offer please see the Information pack available below. Please complete and return an application form and the supplement to the application form before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 (9am)

Interview date: Week commencing 13th January 2025

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies

The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

How to Apply: Please apply via the website