Nursery or Reception Class TA/Support Worker Grade 6/8

Overview

Do you have a passion for working with young children? Church Cowley St James C of E Primary School is proud to have such a beautiful nursery, Wilderness Nursery and Early Years reception Classrooms. Our building(s), provision and outdoor space for children in Nursery and Reception classes are exceptional. Wilderness Nursery is for children who are 3 or 4 years old, attending 38 weeks per year. Our Reception classes are part of the main school of Church Cowley St James Primary School. Wilderness Nursery and Church Cowley St James Primary School is a forward-thinking organisation (on the same site) that is passionate about delivering superb learning opportunities for children and staff alike and can demonstrate a proven track record of developing staff from within.

Church Cowley St James C of E Primary School is proud to have such a beautiful nursery, Wilderness Nursery and Early Years reception Classrooms. Our building(s), provision and outdoor space for children in Nursery and Reception classes are exceptional.

Wilderness Nursery is for children who are 3 or 4 years old, attending 38 weeks per year. Our Reception classes are part of the main school of Church Cowley St James Primary School.

Wilderness Nursery and Church Cowley St James Primary School is a forward-thinking organisation (on the same site) that is passionate about delivering superb learning opportunities for children and staff alike and can demonstrate a proven track record of developing staff from within.

Job Details

We are looking for two outstanding, energetic and inspirational individuals to join our nursery or Reception team as a grade 6 or 8 Early Years Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to support children in whole-class teaching and small-group or individual interventions.

As a Grade 6 you will be expected to work in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher, work may include 1:1, small group work or interventions. As a Grade 8 you will also be expected to provide occasional whole-class cover. The right people will be dedicated to improving the outcomes for all children: emotionally, socially and educationally.

• Ongoing (fortnightly) training for your role
• Opportunities to grow within a chosen specialism (after 12 months)
• An exciting and dynamic working environment with like-minded, hard-working individuals.
• The best staff room and coffee in any school in Oxford

Our school is a consistently Good school with well-behaved pupils, supportive parents, friendly staff and active Governors. We sit in the heart of Church Cowley and are proud of our community links. This is a full-time position. Applications are welcome from experienced or inexperienced prospects who are keen to learn and looking to be developed to be the best they can be.

Personal attributes

 We are looking for passionate members of staff who can do their best every day and who can be clear and kind, inspiring and motivating children and adults to reach their full potential. You will be driven to be successful in your role and want the very best for the children in the school.

A good sense of humour and a 'can-do' attitude should be a prerequisite for applying.

Salary & Benefits

Candidates for a Grade 6 position may have little or no experience but are quick learners and keen to do well.

Candidates for a Grade 8 position should have experience working in an early years setting, both roles require those who are committed to developing children academically, socially and emotionally.

Grade 6: £13.47 ph; £19,043 (Actual)

Grade 8: £15.84  ph; £22,692 (Actual)

Location

Church Cowley St James Primary School
Bartholomew Road
Oxford
South East
OX4 3QH

Supporting documents

• CCSJ Support Staff Application form
• Staff Charter
• Grade 6 Job Description

Deadline and how to apply

 Closing date: Sunday 29 June

Interviews: w/c Monday 30th June

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job reference: EYFSTA/CCSJ