Teaching Assistant

Band D
36.00 Working Hours – 39 Weeks per Year

The children, staff and governors of our school wish to appoint a passionate, nurturing and experienced teaching assistant to join our highly experienced team. 

What we can offer you: 
The opportunity to work with our amazing children and contribute to their learning journey 
A supportive team of experienced staff to work alongside. 
The chance to share learning in the indoor, outdoor and Forest School environments A highly inclusive school that is well respected within the local community and beyond. 
Regular high quality training opportunities and paid staff meeting time each week to work with the team. 
The opportunity to contribute to our school development plan. All staff are part of our school improvement teams and play a key role in our school’s continuing development 
A reflective working environment where everyone strives to meet the needs of all of our children 
Training and partnership working with our Family Hub team 
A highly experienced SEND team onsite who use a reflective approach who work with staff and families to support every child’s learning. 
A permanent contract 

We are looking for someone who: 
Is committed to being with the children, taking every opportunity to support and nurture them to meet their potential 
Would like to work in our mainstream classes with children aged 2-4. 
Is enthusiastic and contributes positively to our team ¿Is reflective and has a “can do attitude.”

Ganneys Meadow School and Family Hub is a large school set in extensive landscaped grounds with a meadow, woodland and an orchard, it really is a truly magical place for children to learn. We are a highly inclusive “Outstanding” maintained local authority nursery school with qualified teachers and highly experienced teaching assistants leading learning. We also offer extended hours through our wraparound care. We are working in partnership with a range of wider services from the Local Authority to offer a Family Hub model which supports the whole family. As our school continues to grow, we are looking to expand our team as we continue our journey. We aim to make every child’s experience at Ganneys happy, exciting and full of playful discovery. Our school is a happy place to work, where all staff feel valued, appreciated and part of our team and this too was referenced in our recent Ofsted inspection. 
This role will be challenging, yet highly rewarding, and has considerable scope for personal and professional development. Our “I wonder” curriculum demonstrates our whole school commitment to everyone being a learner and continuing that journey of wondering through adulthood. 

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher (Mrs Kathryn Kennedy) at the school address demonstrating how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria. 
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 26th February. 
Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 3rd March 2025. 
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to visit our school for a personalised tour, please telephone the school office to arrange a personal tour. 0151 677 9255 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS and other relevant checks. 
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
As part of our safer recruitment policy, online checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability