Early Years Teaching Assistant

Due to continued growth and success the Laurus Trust is delighted to announce the opening of Crown Street Primary School in September 2024. Crown Street Primary School will provide 30 Reception places initially and up to 24 Pre-School places. We will add a further Pre-School and Reception class each academic year, until we have pupils in every year from Pre-School to Year Six in September 2030.

Located in the Deansgate-Castlefield area, Crown Street Primary is part of The New Jackson Street development. Nestled between Elizabeth Tower and The Blade, Crown Street will be an inclusive, non-selective, non-denominational one-form entry school where all pupils can thrive regardless of background or circumstance. Being the first primary school to be built in the city centre for 20 years, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the school from the very beginning.

This leads to an exciting opportunity for a kind and creative Early years Teaching Assistant to join us on our journey. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in fostering a love of learning in our youngest learners and supporting students with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower students to reach their full potential.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time Only. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks.

Please note the hours for this position will either be an early shift 7.30am - 1.30pm, or a late shift 11.30am - 5.30pm.

Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below)

• To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.


• To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.


Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.


• Experience of working in a school environment.


• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.


To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

Due to the city centre location of Crown Street Primary, there is no dedicated staff parking available. The site is however accessible via great public transport links, tram and train stations are located within a 6 minute commute (0.6miles) of the school. In addition we have a wide range of employee benefits available to support public transportation, including an interest free loan for the purchase of annual travel tickets and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Furthermore we provide onsite secure cycle parking for staff.

To complete an application form please click 'Quick Apply'. A full application must be submitted as CV's will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on or via e-mail at; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Interview Date: Friday 14th June.

Please note interviews will be held at Woodford Primary School, Stockport.


• Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.


• Experience of working in a school environment.


• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.
  
  Located in the Deansgate-Castlefield area, Crown Street Primary is part of The New Jackson Street development. Nestled between Elizabeth Tower and The Blade, Crown Street will be an inclusive, non-selective, non-denominational one-form entry school where all pupils can thrive regardless of background or circumstance. Being the first primary school to be built in the city centre for 20 years, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the school from the very beginning.