Teaching Assistant EYFS

The successful candidate will be required to
● support individual and small groups of children with their learning
● work in partnership with the classteacher
● assist with the implementation of the aims and policies of the school.
● assist pupils with their learning in class, group and individual situations working under the direction and immediate supervision of the classteacher.
● help promote and reinforce the pupils’ confidence and self-esteem.
● help keep pupils on task and build motivation.
● assist in the provision of a range of stimulating activities for pupils in a class or group.
● ensure equipment is maintained in good order and undertake routine repairs as necessary.
● assist in displaying pupils’ work to its best advantage.
● assist in preparing classrooms for lessons, including setting out and tidying away the equipment and materials required.
● encourage the development of speech and communication, including special help for those pupils whose first language is not English.
● assist the teacher with establishing good relationships with parents, offering information and help.
● attend to any sick or hurt pupils, administering basic first aid, reporting any signs of illness, neglect or apparent non-accidental injury.
● observe children’s play and behaviour and report any significant facts or concerns to the class teacher.
● accompany pupils on educational visits.
● attend relevant courses and undertake other appropriate professional development.

The successful candidate must have GCSEs in English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent)
For EYFS, the successful candidate must have Level 3 EYFS qualification or hold Level 2 and be working towards Level 3.

What the school offers its staff

● Competitive salary, Level 2, Point 5-6, £26,429-£26,847 FTE

● Generous pension scheme

● Cycle to work and tech scheme

● Free flu jab

● Discounted gift cards

● Discounted gym membership ● Learning and development opportunities

Cavalry is part of the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. The Trust has over 30 schools, all of which are primary schools. It was created as a safe place for children and teachers where all are nurtured to achieve beyond even their own expectations. Our motto "Where children believe they can because teachers know they can” reflects our conviction that raising expectations for all children and teachers is at the heart of a successful and inclusive society.

Cavalry 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.

A copy of our trust/school safeguarding policy is available on our website https://www.cavalry.cambs.sch.uk/web/our_policies/62903 This post will be subject to full safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks of identity/proof right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide