Job Introduction
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to
appoint an experienced Early Years/Nursery (Level 3 or equivalent
qualifications) teaching assistant for January 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Dates: Apply by Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 5 with pay ranging from £23, 500 Pro Rata depending on experience. Actual Salary for 30 hours worked over 38 weeks is £15,763.
Hours: 8.45am – 1.00pm (Includes half an hour unpaid lunch break) – 1.00pm – 3.15pm
Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in our Nursery classroom; some experience in an Early Years setting school nursery would be advantageous. We require someone who has a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and is able to deliver a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, Early Years Practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
- An inspiring and motivated teaching assistant who is eager to develop their skills further
- Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
- A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
- Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
- Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)
Short listing: Friday 29th November 2024 (PM)
Interviews held on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
