Teaching Partner EYFS

School Kingsway Primary School
Address Kingsway Primary School, Valley Gardens, Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL2 2AR

Post Title (Subject) Teaching Partner EYFS
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (27.50 hours)
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: 01/12/2025
Start Date A.S.A.P.

A great opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) to join our team at Kingsway Primary School. We are looking to welcome teacher partners who share our determination to become exceptional. Kingsway Primary School is a rewarding place to work with passionate, dedicated team who seek to provide the very best experiences for every child. We welcome candidates who share this like-minded vision and want to offer pupils an exceptional education.

We are looking to appoint a class-based Teaching Partner for 27.50 hours per week (plus 2 hours 25 minutes extra pay for breaks), working in a reception class with hours distributed between 8.30am and 3.30pm daily, term time only, who has high expectations and who will engage in our school curriculum, values and vision to enable our children to receive the best school environment.

This post will suit candidates, who are passionate about EYFS, be flexible, creative, caring, and committed to providing the best learning opportunities. You will have strong communication skills as well as previous experience of working with children. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with teachers, parents, the SENDCO and other outside agencies.

We can offer you:
• A happy, collegiate atmosphere with united staff teams
• Experienced and committed colleagues who support and value every professional in the school
• Professional development within and beyond the school to support career development
• A well-developed and exciting reception curriculum
• Direct support from experienced Senior Leaders & SENCo
• An exceptional learning environment in which to work
• Wonderful children who love to learn and thrive from exciting opportunities
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children who need a great teaching partner
• Annual Leave pay entitlement of 24.5 days rising to 29.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about working with children
• Be able to conduct and support learning in both 1:1, small groups and through play-based activities
• Is focused on helping children to achieve targets and secure progress
• Be a team player who is enthusiastic, hard-working, caring, flexible and self-motivated
• Can establish strong professional/relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• A passion for working in the Early Years including outdoor learning
• Practical behaviour management experience
• Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team
• Aspires to be exceptional in their practice
• An NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualification

You will work in partnership with teachers within the EYFS as deployed by the Headteacher/designated representative to raise the learning and attainment of all pupils, including those with any identified special education need including EHCPs whilst also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.

Kingsway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other vetting procedures as appropriate.

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