Job details

Salary: Grade 16 Point 2 (pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of £23,656)

Employer: King Ina Church of England Academy

Location: Somerton, Somerset,

Contract type: Temporary, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 24 February 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

  • Dates: Apply by midnight on Monday, 24 February 2025
  • Location: Somerton, Somerset
  • Contract type: Part Time, term time only
  • 13 hours per week: Monday and Tuesday
  • 8:30am – 3:30pm (with unpaid 30mins break for lunch each day)
  • Contract term: Temporary
  • Salary: Grade 16 Point 2 (pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent salary of
    £23,656)

What will I be doing?

At King Ina Church of England Academy we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Early Years Assistant to join our highly qualified team, working one to one with a child with Special Educational Needs. Our new team member will work under the direction of the Foundation Stage Leader, Owlets Manager and Deputy Manager.

You will be required to work as part of the Early Years team to provide safe, high quality child care and education by providing challenging and engaging activities.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Responsibilities will include being a key person, therefore applicants must have:

  • Good working knowledge of the EYFS
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Flexible approach

Qualification requirement: The successful candidate will have a full, relevant and recognized Level 3 childcare qualification. SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

DBS check

King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.

Supporting documents and information

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the pre-school office on 01458 274382 to arrange an appointment.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description, please visit the school website, job vacancies are listed under the Key Information tab. All applications should be returned electronically to Lisa Watts via email to: Lisa.watts@kingina.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday, 24 February 2025

Interviews: Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Apply on the King Ina Church of England Academy website

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