Job Description

Northlands Primary School and Nursery is delighted to invite you to apply to join our fantastic team to work in our Reception classes. If you are looking for a new opportunity where you will make a difference every day, then look no further!

As a member of support staff in Reception, you will support the planning and delivery of the Early Years Framework, creating a stimulating and rich learning environment to support the development needs of all our pupils.

Our staff have high expectations of every pupil which we nurture in vibrant classrooms, extending learning through continuous provision to our large, well-resourced garden area.

The successful applicant will:

- Have experience of working in a reception classroom

- Have good phonics knowledge

- Understand and have experience with continuous provision

- Be skilled in working with small groups of children to ensure the best outcomes

- Be able to liaise closely with parents / carers

- Be an excellent team player who is flexible where required

In return, we can offer you:

- A friendly, supportive and happy work environment, with amazing staff

- Friendly and inquisitive children who are keen to learn

- An inclusive, caring ethos

- A supportive and engaged governing body

- Opportunities for professional development

- A school that strives for the very best for all pupils

Northlands is a happy school where our pupils feel a sense of belonging and pride. We aim to provide high quality education for every child within a calm and caring atmosphere where all are valued. Our well-rounded approach towards education provides an exceptional foundation for life-long learning, and we ensure that each child has the opportunity to grow in self-confidence and academic success. Our school motto is Inspire, Challenge and Succeed. We are a school that is committed to safeguard every child.

If this role captures and sparks your interest, then we would love to hear from you! Visits to the school are welcome.

Information about the School

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Please refer closely to the job description and person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement, following current Covid guidelines. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.