Early Years Teaching Assistant
Full-time and part-time Teaching Assistants required
Successful candidates will work with children with SEN
Contract type: Permanent - variable hours
Closing date:13.6.25
Interview date: WB 16.6.25
Salary: Commensurate with Work
Hours per week: up to 32
About the Role:
The applicants must be prepared to lead groups, as well as working 1:1 with children. They must also understand the importance of positive relationships, and enabling environments, and appreciate the value of outdoor play in early years education.
Experience and an understanding of neurodiversity and the EYFS statutory framework is desirable. The successful candidate will also have experience of working with children with SEN and education outdoors, or a willingness to undergo training in these areas.
Patience, organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team with other adults would be desirable characteristics. A recognised early years qualification, level 3 or above, would also be an advantage.
Trythall is a small (68 pupils) family school, with a thriving pre-school set in a rural location. The small team of dedicated professionals who work here possess a wealth of experience and special skills to share. Trythall has a strong environmental ethos and a commitment to learning outside the classroom. We have an open minded approach to what we do and a different ‘feel’ to more traditional schools.
All staff members are expected to work in accordance with the child protection policies and procedures.
We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.
Application form and person specification are available from the school office and on the website.
Please submit your application by:
- email to secretary@trythall.cornwall.sch.uk
- post to Trythall CP School, Newmill, Penzance. TR208XR