‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’

Stivichall Primary School is seeking to appoint teaching assistants to join our exceptional team.  We would consider applications from Early Years practitioners.

Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2021) with many aspects of outstanding provision. Our team is united in securing and maintaining high standards of education with children at the centre of our ethos and vision.  Stivichall Primary School is a vibrant, happy and successful school.

Required as soon as available, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant and/ or Early Years practitioner with relevant qualifications to support teaching and learning within a phase as a dynamic and proactive member of the team.  The successful applicant will also support children at lunchtimes by organising play and other activities (suitable lunch breaks will be arranged to accommodate this). 

We are very keen to appoint the right person to join our exceptional staff team and welcome applications from enthusiastic, passionate and innovative EYFS practitioners as well as teaching assistants with EYFS / KS1 experience.

Work Pattern

35 hours per week, 39 weeks term time only

We are looking for someone who:

•              places children at the centre

•              is able to build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families

•              has a strong understanding of phonics and early language development

•              understands the Early Years curriculum and early childhood development

•              has a good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum

•              models effective communication skills

•              is proactive and keen to learn

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date:  Wednesday 8^th May 2024

Interview date:  TBC

Stivichall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.