Eldon Grove Academy as part of Extol Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Any post at our school is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of any role advertised with confidence through the medium of English.

Eldon Grove Academy currently has the following vacancy:

Classroom Assistant - EYFS/KS1

Permanent

Required as soon as possible

Band 5 £23,500 (whole time)

Actual Salary £20,303 - £20,763

37hpw, term time only + 5 additional days (195 days per annum)

Eldon Grove Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and highly effective Classroom Assistant, who will contribute to meeting the needs of all pupils in all aspects of the Primary Curriculum and the wider life of the school. The post, in the first instance, is for Reception. The successful applicant will become part of a forward thinking stand out school which became part of the Extol Trust on 1st July 2013.

The successful candidate should have:

• The ability to work with groups and individual pupils under the guidance of a teacher;

• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate children to learn;

• Experience of working with children in Early Years or KS1;

• A good knowledge, and understanding, of Development Matters and the National Curriculum for KS1;

• A good knowledge, and understanding, of intervention;

• High expectations and experience of working as part of a team;

• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability.

In return, we can offer:

• A strong supportive and inclusive school ethos;

• A talented and hardworking staff team;

• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff.

Eldon Grove Academy, as part of Extol Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

• This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

• Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Please email completed application forms to: admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or post to Eldon Grove Academy by the closing date specified. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 17th May at 1pm

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 22nd May.