Job Description

Edwards Hall Primary School

Foundation Stage LSA

Level 4 .13 to .18 (£8.26 - £9.18 per hour)

20 hours per week (Every morning + 1 afternoon)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, driven EYFS practitioner to become part of our Foundation Stage Team, ensuring outstanding learning experiences for all our children.

You will:

• have experience of working within an Early Years setting
• have effective communication and organisational skills
• be able to observe, question, assess and record each child's progress, with the support of the class teacher;
• be able to work effectively with parents to provide the very best support for all of our children, raising expectations and achievement
• Help pupils to develop an awareness of personal hygiene, assisting them to keep clean, attending to changed or soiled or damaged clothing

• Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds

  We will provide:

• a happy environment in which to work
• a supportive, forward thinking Leadership Team who are committed to school improvement
• excellent professional development opportunities
• highly motivated and happy children
• a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative staff and team

Please visit the vacancy page on our school website for further information and an application form.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Interview date to be arranged.

Closing date: Wednesday 10^th June

Shortlisting: Thursday 11^th June

Information about the School

Edwards Hall is a friendly and welcoming school at the heart of the Eastwood community. We are well resourced and fortunate enough to be set in wonderful grounds.

We believe that our school should be a safe, caring place, where all children reach their full potential as learners. Our pupils are encouraged to do their very best and we are proud of the children's achievements both in and beyond the classroom. Our talented team of staff work hard to provide an exciting curriculum for our pupils - continuously improving the opportunities and environment which support their learning and personal development.

We enjoy working closely with parents, organising many events throughout the school year, to ensure they are aware of what - and how - their children are learning at school and are fully involved in their children's education.