Foundation Stage (Preschool) - Teaching Assistant Level 2

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant who can work flexibly in our Foundation Stage, initially in preschool, to support both groups of children or children on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis. The successful applicant is a person who will support children's learning and emotional needs in preschool, as well as assisting them to become more independent. Ideally, you will have experience of working with, or knowledge and understanding of working with children with additional learning needs. You may also be asked to work in other areas of our Federation such as in Key Stage 1.

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Someone who has a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Early Years Education


• Someone who has experience of working within an Early Years setting


• Someone with a good knowledge of engagement in learning and differentiation. In particular, good knowledge of phonics interventions and sight reading


• An excellent team player who can demonstrate creativity and support teaching in the school


• An individual who is committed and passionate and wants to make positive impacts on children's lives


• A person who can build positive relationships with children and adults


• Someone dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of children


• Somebody who is committed and enthusiastic towards all areas of school life, engaging and working in partnership with staff, parents and children alike
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our experienced support staff team at Livingstone Road Primary Federation, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET). The role will initially be to join our Little Livingstone's Preschool team to support children from age 2.


HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

In January a new Executive Headteacher joined our Federation and this is an exciting time to join our schools as new practices and approaches are established. The Federation is continuing to ensure that every child can 'Learn, Laugh, Dream, Grow'.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, experienced and flexible individual to support the children of our Federation, particularly those in our Preschool alongside our experienced Foundation Stage Team. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working with an organisation where no day will be the same, then please apply.

'All about the Child'

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

'What about Sam'

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves 'What about Sam?' we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making., The Greenway Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.


• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes


• In-house Teaching School


• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor


• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff


• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme


• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service


• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)


• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy


• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages


• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup


• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members