Forest School Nursery

TA 18 hours Grade 5

APPOINTMENT for a LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT.

Required to start in September 2025. The Governors of Litton Church of England School wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible person to join our dedicated team making a vital contribution to the outcomes of our pupils.

The successful candidate will

• Be an excellent Early Years practitioner with a strong desire to provide our learners with the best learning opportunities.
• Have relevant experience in learning/behaviour strategies e.g. SEN, Autism.
• Have some knowledge of the Forest School curriculum and/or be willing to undertake relevant training.
• Be willing to carry out First Aid and Administration of Medicines for which training will be given, if necessary.
• Be committed to support high quality, creative teaching and learning
• Be highly motivated and enjoy working with children
• Be able to support the progress and success of the children
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and have QCF Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to use initiative when necessary

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• Delightful children with a positive attitude towards their learning
• A supportive, caring and friendly team of colleagues who are willing to share their expertise and learn from one another
• A dedicated governing body

For further details about the role - Please contact the school to arrange a visit and for an application form.

• Please return your completed application forms to the Headteacher at headteacher@litton.derbyshire.sch.uk or by post. If you do not receive a communication within 5 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

  Commitment to safeguarding

  Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

  Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

  Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, childcare disqualification, medical information, online and social media, prohibition from teaching and right to work.

  Due to this post having access to children, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

  Visits to the school are strongly encouraged to meet our amazing children – ring today to arrange an appointment or to have a chat with the Headteacher, Caroline Hicks

  Closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 4.00pm