Vacancies

Thankyou for your interest in working at Athelstan school. There is currently one/two vacancies within our Early Years team that are flexible in the number of hours/days worked.

Please see below for further details

Directorate: Children and Young People’s Service

Service: Education

Location: Athelstan Community Primary School

Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire LS25 6QN

Tel No: 01977 684037   

E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk Head teacher: - Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE

Teaching Assistant

GTA      15 - 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Days and Hours are negotiable

Established post   Required from April 2025

We require an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team in our busy ‘outstanding’ Early Years unit. The post can be worked from 15-30 hours per week, working across the EYFS classrooms under the direction of the class teachers. Hours and days of work can be negotiated. The post will involve supporting all children across the early years, this may include supporting some children with SEND. Athelstan School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school, there is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected. Candidates should be committed to following a creative, child centred approach to teaching and learning and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You would work alongside an established motivated and supportive Early Years Team, led by our Early Years Manager.

“Children in the early years get off to an exceptional start. The early years curriculum has been very carefully thought out. There is clear progression from the two-year olds through to Reception. Every opportunity is taken to engage children’s interests and inspire them. In all areas of provision, children play and learn well together.

Their engagement in their learning is exceptional. Staff are exceptionally skilled at talking to the children and moving them towards independence. Behaviour and relationships among the children are very positive.” Ofsted 2023.

We can offer you

• A highly supportive environment
• Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
• A well - equipped, well-maintained school
• Large well-equipped outdoor learning
• A strong culture of creative learning
• Continued CPD
• Staff benefits include access to free refreshments and fresh fruit

Candidates should

• Strive for outstanding practice and good quality child care
• Be an excellent team player contributing to our early years.
• Be hardworking and willing to contribute to the whole school ethos
• Have a sense of fun

• An understanding of food hygiene rules
• A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of healthy eating

The successful applicant will have a level 3 child care qualification and have a desire to work within early years. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and medical clearance. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check as per the KCSIE 2023 guidance.

Please also visit www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about the school.

For further information about the role and the hours of work please contact Mrs Joanne Sampson, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stsampson@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk/vacancies. Please return completed applications to stthompson@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.ukClosing date for applications Wednesday   March 12th Interviews will take place week commencing March  17th