Post Title: Experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Monday 15^th April 2024

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week Term Time 

The Governors and Acting Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an experienced, inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled EYFS teaching assistant. 

Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;

Why are we here?

Jesus told us to love one another.

We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.

We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

EYFS Teaching Assistant

To support the teacher in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to our Early Years pupils, working in partnership with parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make excellent progress. Experience working with 2-year olds is essential.

Main Duties

· To support individuals and groups to help them learn.

· To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues.

· To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children.

· To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.

Other Key Aspects of the role

· To assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards

· To plan, lead and facilitate group activities

· To plan and lead one to one teaching and intervention

· To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties

· To assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom

· To work with the classroom teachers to implement Individual Education Plans and develop resources for pupils who have: English as a second language, speech or language impairments or behaviour that interferes with learning and relationships

· To assist pupils’ social development, progress and achievement outside the classroom

· To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy

Wider School Support

· To supervise pupils in the playground, dining hall when directed.

· To assist with therapy. Eg: physical, occupational or language

· To maintain pupil and family confidentiality

· To attend regular meetings and training as required

· To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate

· To be first aid trained (Paediatric Training)

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: [email protected]

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

For an application pack and further details please email: [email protected]

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Friday 8th March 2024.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 14^th March and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 4pm on Monday 11^th March 2024 by email.

Teacher Of History

Permanent, Full-time

Required for September 2024, a well-qualified teacher of KS3, GCSE and A-level History. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher. The post is suitable for either an ECT or a teacher with experience.

History is one of our most successful departments with a well-equipped suite of rooms in a separate block shared with RE. We also have a dedicated Administrative Assistant who supports some lessons and carries out some administrative duties on behalf of departmental staff.

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a high performing secondary school on the fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria. Ofsted’s most recent visit in October 2023 highlighted our strong traditions and a school where pupils (and staff) are proud to live out it’s values. NTS also has a dedicated Professional Development department where opportunities for staff development and training are made a priority.

Please complete the application form on our school website and either post or email it to [email protected] for the attention of Mr S Northwood, Headmaster.

A covering letter should accompany all applications.

Closing date: 1.30pm Friday 26 January 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Wednesday 31 January 2024

 NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.