EYFS and KS1 General Teaching Assistant and After School Playworker

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Location: York
Job Description:

Job details Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsoredKey stage Early years, Key stage 1Working pattern Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week for the GTA role and 5 hours per week for the After School PlayworkerContract type PermanentFull-time equivalent salary £24,310 – £25,183What skills and experience we’re looking for We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring person for an EYFS / KS1 GTA (32.5 hours) and After School Playworker (5 hours). This could be a combined role or we are happy to accept applications for the roles separately. It is an established/permanent position.Sheriff Hutton Primary School is a good school with a strong sense of community and an enthusiastic team of staff, governors, parents and children.We are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring General Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning and help teachers in the preparation of activities, lessons and the learning environment.The role is required to work with our Key Stage 1 and EYFS children including some breaktime and lunchtime cover in our Nursery provision.The successful candidate will need:

  • Good knowledge and understanding of young children
  • Good knowledge of the curriculum for EYFS & KS1(or willing to learn)
  • A recognised level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential as additional training can be offered.
  • The ability to work autonomously under the direction of the teacher
  • Follow school policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils
  • Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults and work as part of a team
  • Be committed to our school ethos
  • Be empathetic, caring, flexible and approachable
  • Be willing to undertake appropriate training

After School Playworker role Working hours: Two days a week (we can be flexible) 3.30pm to 6.00pm. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated playworker who will be dedicated to ensuring the highest quality learning and play experiences for our children at our After School Club. The main focus of the role is to ensure high quality extended care provision in our school.The post holder:-

  • will organise an appropriate range of activities and supervise the children.
  • will serve a simple healthy snack.
  • will ensure high standards of food hygiene are practised
  • will share our vision and ethos for the highest standards in all aspects of school life.
  • will have good communication and organisational skills. It will be desirable or candidates to have some experience of working with children.

What the school offers its staff At Sheriff Hutton Primary School we can offer:

  • A highly supportive and caring community.
  • A strong commitment to supporting your further professional development.
  • Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
  • A Governing Body and Senior Management team with the determination to drive forward school improvement.

Further details about the role We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, race, age, disability, marital status, sexuality, religion or faith. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.If you are interested in the above post, further details and an application pack are available via the School office : 01347 878441Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the job Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track” data-tracked-link-target=”link” data-link-type=”application_email” data-link-subject=”a16b5556-251d-4c43-825b-3f0504f611a4″ data-tracked-link-text=”xuhit-cyrov-rolon-lisyl-fybel-kobor-sapag-gevap-lepan-guvav-vylul-sutuk-fafik-romof-guzed-zyzol-cexux” > CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored….

Posted: April 19th, 2025