Job Description

Higher Level Foundation Stage Assistant

26 ¼ hours per week (5 ¼ hours per day)

Required January 2015

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 significant Early Years experience
• be capable of taking the whole class
• have effective communication and organisational skills
• have a good understanding of how to assess children's learning
• be able to work effectively with parents to provide the very best support for all of our children, raising expectations and achievement

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 contact Heidi Pate for more information and to arrange an appointment to visit.

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.

Closing date: 14^th November 2014

Please look on the school website for a detailed job description & person specification.

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.