EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Role

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons. We have an exciting opportunity for a EYFS Teaching Assistant to join an academy that is really going places. We are searching for a EYFS Teaching Assistant who will inspire our pupils in the classroom by giving them the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

This role require you to support the teacher in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to our Early Years pupils, working in partnership with parents, teachers and the school to establish a

supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make excellent progress.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions; better still come and see us for yourself.

Our Academy

Mansfield Green E-ACT Primary Academy

An inclusive and welcoming primary academy in Aston, Birmingham. We exist to ensure that all of our children realise their potential, talents and interests across all areas.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England. Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve. In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Please note:

Salary band: NJC/SCP9-22

FTE: £21,269 - £27,514 and actual amount for term time only £18,623 - £24,091

The closing date 06/06/2022 09:00am

Interview date is 13/06/2022

There are two positions available.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

Skills