Early Years Classroom Assistant

Rosemary Works School is an independent co-educational primary school, with a pre-school nursery class, taking children from the age of 3 to 11 years old. Open from 8am to 6pm 49 weeks per year, our term-time education is supplemented with excellent Out of School clubs and a holiday play scheme.

We are non-selective at entry yet our children achieve the highest level of academic attainment at all years up to 11+. We have an excellent track record in helping our pupils achieve success in their applications for selective secondary schools.

The Head teacher and Directors at Rosemary Works Primary School would like to appoint an experienced EARLY YEARS CLASSROOM ASSISTANT. You must have a child care qualification (minimum NVQ Level 2).

Hours of work: 10:00 to 18:00 year round

The role of classroom assistant will have a major impact on the quality of Teaching and Learning and it is desirable that the successful candidate has experience of phonics teaching (preferably Read, Write, Inc.) and essential that the successful candidate has experience of working in the EYFS.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate successful experience in a primary setting, especially regarding the successful management of behaviour within a class setting.
• Work as part of the staff team at the direction of the Class Teacher to support teaching provision and pupils' learning.
• Under the guidance of the Class Teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils in class, including those pupils with additional educational needs, to help them to achieve to the best of their ability.
• At the direction of Class Teacher, to help to organise classroom activities, prepare resources and implement strategies for teaching and learning.
• Be familiar with lesson plans, IEP targets and learning objectives.
• Undertake pupil observations making insightful notes that inform future planning and delivery.
• Liaise with parents, members of staff and pupils at a personable but professional level.

You will receive:

• A friendly, supportive environment with lovely, bright children;
• Complimentary tea and coffee and a subsidy on school meals;
• Salary: hourly rate of £7.00 to £8.50 depending on experience

Please request and return all application forms to robdell@rosemaryworks.com  

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