Salary: £17,167.09 - £17,709.91
Grade: CD
Contract: Temporary until 22nd July 2025
Hours: 31.25 hours, term time only + 5 training days
Location: Husthwaite Church of England Primary School
Are you passionate about the education of children and want to work in a school where every individual is valued? This is an exciting opportunity for a motivational teaching assistant to join our highly skilled and friendly staff. This post will be working with EYFS and KS1 children and be predominantly based in our Class 1 (Nursery, Reception and Year 1).
Husthwaite School & Apple Tree Nursery is set in a pretty village location in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is located just 2 miles from the A19 and close to Easingwold and Thirsk. The candidate will work alongside the class teacher.
Candidates should:
- be committed to working as part of a team;
- be enthusiastic and committed to nurturing, challenging, inspiring and motivating pupils to reach their full potential;
- have excellent communication and organisational skills;
- be resilient and flexible;
- have a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour;
- want to share our vision and ethos for the highest standards in all aspects of school life;
- have experience in an EYFS setting.
In return we can offer:
- a staff team who are dedicated and supportive of each other;
- opportunities for continuing professional development;
- a school where children are happy and confident learners;
- opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools;
- a chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the future;
- access to a local government pension scheme.
Further information:
A Job description and application form are available by contacting Mrs Sarah Dixon on 01347 868371 or email on admin@husthwaiteprimaryschool.org
Further information can also be found on the school website www.husthwaite.n-yorks.sch.uk Visits to the school are very welcome.
Key Dates:
Closing: 15th January 2025
Interviewing: W/C 20th January 2025
Starting: As soon as possible
Key Documents:
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