All Year Round Extended Day Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 2 Point 3-4 (£18,741.43-£19,024.29) depending on experience.
You must have GCSE level, spoken and written English.
You must have experience of working or being with very young children OR a keen interest in Child Development and Childhood.
Permanent contract – (subject to probationary period)
Start date: As soon as possible OR January 2025
Due to the growth of our Extended Day provision, we are looking for a caring, motivated and responsible Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Nursery School team.
You will be working with 2, 3 and 4 year olds, who have access to play in 4 different class rooms (Shelters) and a large garden. Therefore, this is an energetic and active role.
In school term-time, the job involves supporting children in their play, working within a nursery class including supporting children with additional needs. The role also includes supervising at lunchtimes and at tea-time in our after-school club.
The position is an all year round contract and as such, you will also be expected to work 8 weeks in Extended Day Holiday Club (8.45 to 1.45 pm) across the school year.
You will have a minimum of 21 days Annual Leave depending on experience. This will include school holiday time when no holiday club is running and some term-time leave as well.
The nursery has a strong ethos of inclusion and a tradition of valuing all children and their individual interests.
The successful candidate will have:
- A high expectation of children’s learning and development and a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Experience of working with children under 5 years old or an interest in child development and childhood.
- A professional and warm approach in their interactions with children, families and staff.
- A positive and enquiring attitude to their own professional development.
Salary & Hours
Salary from £18741 to £19.24 per year
Working Hours:
Term Time
Monday to Thursday: 11.30am-4.45pm (15 min unpaid break)
Friday: 11.30-4.30pm
Total paid hours = 25 per week
Holiday Club (8 weeks only)
Monday - Friday: 8.45am-1.45pm
Total hours = 25 per week
Location
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
McMillan Street
London
Deptford
SE8 3EH
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date and Short Listing: Tuesday 26th November 2024, Midday.
Interviews: Monday 9th December 2024
The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the Person Specification to be offered the post.
No C.V.s will be accepted.
If you are interested in visiting the school, please telephone 0208 692 4041 to book a time.
Please apply for this post via the ‘Application Form’ link under supporting documents. On completion email to admin@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk
You will not be short-listed unless you name two people to provide a reference – references will be requested before the interview.
Equal opportunities
Rachel McMillan Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer. Rachel McMillan Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.