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We are currently seeking to employ a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator.  Please see the details below.

St Mary's is a vibrant, welcoming Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all posts at St Mary's Church of England Primary school.

Early Years Educator

Required from January 2025 (or earlier if possible)

St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Hadleigh, IP7 5BH

The Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner to join our committed, forward-thinking team in the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The role will require creativity, flexibility and a good understanding of early childhood development. 

You should have, or be close to completing, a relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.  Alongside colleagues in the Early Years, you will be able to deliver exciting opportunities inside and outside for learning and play.  Your focus will be on leading the learning and play for children in our school nursery.

St Mary’s is a Church of England school with a strong vision of love and compassion for all.  The successful candidate will share our inclusive, caring, Christian ethos.     

Salary: Grade 3 point 4 (£23,114 FTE) to grade 3 point 9 (£25,979 FTE)

Hours: 26.25 hours per week 8:45am – 3:15pm (1.25 hours lunch break), 5 days per week

Contract: Permanent

The successful candidate will:

• support and encourage pupils positively, with a compassionate approach to meeting their needs;
• model positive behaviour and promote pupils’ development and independence;
• have an understanding of early childhood development and special educational needs;
• have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding;
• be creative, adaptable and resilient when managing workload and responding to the needs of pupils;
• be able to work in a team, have good interpersonal skills and will communicate effectively with pupils, parents, colleagues and other agencies;
• be committed to continuing professional development;
• have, or be close to completing, a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Educator qualification;
• promote the school’s vision and values.

St Mary’s C of E Primary School is a warm, welcoming church school at the heart of the community.  Our Early Years setting has been recognised as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.  It is a vibrant environment, in which we foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

We are proud to be part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust, which offers networks of support for leaders at all levels.

How to apply:

You are welcome and encouraged to visit the school and meet our pupils and staff. Please telephone the school office on 01473 823268 to arrange an appointment or for further information.

Further information about the school and application forms can be found on the school and Multi Academy Trust websites (www.stmaryshad.co.uk; http://cofesuffolkmat.org/).  CVs will not be accepted.

Applications should be returned to the Headteacher, Andrew Frolish, via email, post or hand. 

Email: andrew.frolish@stmaryshad.co.uk

Post: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5LD

Closing date: Midday, 18^th October 2024

Interview date: 24^th October 2024

Teaching Assistant / High Level Teaching Assistant

Organisation: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Hadleigh

Salary:

TA 19.75 hours, salary range grade 2 point 2 £11.59, FTE £22,367 to grade 2 point 4 £11.98, FTE £23,114 

HLTA 6.5 hours, salary range grade 4 point 12 £14.41, FTE £27,803 to grade 4 point 15 £16.26, FTE £31,364

Job term: permanent

Appointment: Term time only (38 weeks per year); 26.25 hours per week (TA 19.75 hours; HLTA 6.5 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant / High Level Teaching Assistant to work with our committed, forward-thinking team to support pupils’ learning.  The role will require creativity, flexibility and a good understanding of how to meet pupils’ needs. 

The TA role will involve a mixture of in-class, one-to-one and small group work with pupils who have speech and language, special educational or behavioural needs.  The HLTA role will involve leading learning for a whole class to cover teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time.  As an HLTA, you may also be required to cover classes as necessary due to absence.

A caring nature and ability to work with children is essential.  Experience of working with pupils with special educational and behavioural needs would be beneficial. 

You will:

• support and encourage pupils positively, with a compassionate approach to meeting their needs;
• be able to work in a team and have good interpersonal skills;
• be flexible and able to use your initiative in supporting pupils’ learning;
• model positive behaviour and promote pupils’ development and independence;
• have an understanding of childhood development and special educational needs;
• have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding;
• be committed to continuing professional development;
• promote the school’s vision and values.
• have good English and maths skills (GCSE or equivalent qualifications).

St Mary’s is a welcoming Church of England school with a strong vision of love and compassion for all.  The successful candidate will share our inclusive, caring, Christian ethos.     

There are 139 pupils on roll, including the Nursery.  We have an enthusiastic and dedicated staff team.  St Mary’s is a successful school community and was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2020 and ‘Outstanding’ by SIAMS in 2017. 

We are proud to be part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust. 

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on (01473) 823268. 

Further information about the school and application forms can be found on the school and Multi Academy Trust websites (www.stmaryshad.co.uk; http://cofesuffolkmat.org/).  CVs will not be accepted.

Applications should be returned to the Headteacher, Andrew Frolish, via email, post or hand. 

Email: andrew.frolish@stmaryshad.co.uk

Post: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, IP7 5BH

Closing date: Midday, Monday 21^st October 2024

Interview date: Thursday 24^th October 2024