Early Years Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our Pre School team. You will play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and development during this crucial stage, working closely with class teachers to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development who enjoys working as part of a supportive and dedicated team. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.  This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time Only basis . This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. Job Purpose   To support the learning, personal development and inclusion of pupils in accordance with the ethos and policies of the school.   Key Skills & Experience Minimum of a Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification - NCFE CACHE/NVQ Level 3 in Early Years - BTEC Level 3 Early Years - Apprenticeship Level 3 Early Years Educator . Previous experience working with children. Previous experience of working in an Early Years Setting is desirable.  To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees.  Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.  We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.