Early Years Teaching Assistant

The White Hills Park Trust wish to appoint as soon as possible a:
Early Years Teaching Assistant
based at The Florence Nightingale Academy
32.5 hours per week All Year Round
NJC Grade 4 - £20,852 to £23,484        

The Florence Nightingale Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in our bright and stimulating Early Years Foundation Stage.  

The ideal candidate will:

• be an excellent Early Years Practitioner with good knowledge of the EYFS framework and characteristics of effective learning
• have an understanding of learning through play and current play-based research
• be enthusiastic and inspirational
• work well as a member of a team and under their own initiative
• be forward thinking and proactive in their approach
• have high expectations of all children and be committed to promoting inclusion
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• have previous experience of working with children aged 3-5 years
• be adaptable to support across school where needed
• Mentor and provide support for apprentice TA’s.

The Florence Nightingale Academy can offer you:

• Fantastic children who ‘laugh often, dream big and reach for the stars’
• A supportive team
• An amazing environment with extensive outdoor provision
• An academy trust committed to your continuing professional development
• A fun and inclusive place to be
• Access to wellbeing facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to local government pension scheme

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 4th July 2022
Interview date to be confirmed
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please visit our school website to see further information about our school.

Visits are highly recommended.  If you would like to discuss the role in further detail or arrange an informal visit, please contact Nicola Poxon, School Office Manager, The Florence Nightingale Academy, on 01773 713452.

Further details and forms for application are available to download via the attachments below:

 Job Description
 Person Specification
 Application Form
 Criminal Record Disclosure Form
 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Please return all completed forms via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More information about the school can be found on their website: theflorence.academy