Early Years Assistant

Dates: Apply by 9am on Tuesday, 30th April 2024

Location: Somerton, Somerset

Contract type: Part Time, term time only

21.25 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 12:45pm

Contract term: Temporary, depending on funding

Salary: Grade 16 Point 2 (pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of £22,366)

To meet the needs of an ever-growing waiting list for new starters at King Ina Church of England Academy we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Early Years Assistant to join our highly qualified team, working under the direction of the Foundation Stage Leader, Owlets Manager and Deputy.

Qualification requirement: The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification, working towards Level 3 will be considered, as well as experience of working in a nursery.

You will be required to work as part of the Early Years team to provide safe, high quality child care and education by providing challenging and engaging activities.

Responsibilities will include being a key person, therefore applicants must have:

• Good working knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible approach

A job share would be considered for this post.

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the pre-school office on 01458 274382 to arrange an appointment.

King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description, please visit the school website: https://www.kingina.somerset.sch.uk, job vacancies are listed under the Key Information tab. All applications should be returned electronically to Lisa Watts via email to: Lisa.watts@kingina.co.uk

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 30th April 2024

Interviews: Thursday, 9th May 2024