Teaching Assistant Level 1 & Wraparound x2

Forefield is a highly regarded and thus very popular, three form entry infant school with an equally popular and over-subscribed 54 place Nursery. At the end of Year 2, the vast majority of our pupils transfer to our close neighbours, Forefield Junior School.

Our aim at Forefield is to enable all children to achieve their full potential in all aspects of school life. This is central to all that we do and we seek to fulfil this through the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities, planned through a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum, in a stimulating and engaging learning environment.

Forefield Infant School is proud to be part of Mersey View Learning Trust.

Mersey View Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects those working at the Trust to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.

The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - 31.67 hours per week, term time only plus Wraparound - 5 hours per week, term time only.

NJC Band C, Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 pending a review of funding.

This is a combined role.

Please see job descriptions for further details.

Please see attached person specification for further details.