Job Description

Early Years Assistant

Term time only. Required as soon as possible.

St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our educational provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school as a part-time, caring, and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our Pre-Reception team.

The successful applicant will be qualified level 2 or above and have a strong understanding of EYFS curriculum. We are looking for staff with a genuine passion to nurture and encourage young children. Working well within our friendly and supportive team is essential.

You must:

• As a minimum, hold a relevant EYFS Level 2 childcare qualification.
• Have a genuine passion to work with children.
• Be a positive role model.
• Have excellentcommunicationskills.
• Have a strong knowledge of the EYFS.
• Be willing to change nappies.
• Previous experience in a school environment would be an advantage.

If you are a fun and dedicated practitioner who is looking to further your career in Early Years and have ticked all the above, then we would very much like to hear from you.

We offer:

• The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Purpose built EYFS classrooms with two outside areas and a Forest School.
• Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.
• Opportunities to access CPD to develop your role further.
• Term time only position. Our school terms are shorter than those of maintained schools.
• A school lunch is provided.

Subject to a successful induction period, this is a permanent role. Additional hours may be available throughout the academic year.

If you wish to apply for the role, please complete our application form which can be found on the St John's School Website: www.stjohnsschool.net.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Closing Date:Friday, 17th January 2025

We reserve the right to close to close the application process early if we find the ideal candidate in advance of the closing date.

Important Safeguarding Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.To ensure this, ourrecruitmentand selection policy follows both local and national guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, satisfactory online searches, and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

In compliance with SaferRecruitmentguidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form.We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.