Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 in Oxford

Pegasus School is a dynamic and vibrant place to work, where each day you make a huge difference to children’s lives. We care deeply about each and every child and look for the very best in our team to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Our school is an inclusive team that never gives up on a child - no matter how complex or challenging that can be. Leadership provides the impetus, support, and challenge to help everyone become better than they thought they could ever be.

Wherever you are in your career we may have a position for you. We appreciate that whilst experience is important, will and determination to have a great impact on children’s learning is just as vital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of creative, innovative minds who have the highest expectations for the children in their care.

Pegasus Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

• Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.15am - 3.15pm), Monday - Friday, Term Time Only

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert early. We have a successful Early Years provision at Pegasus Primary School and numbers have recently increased due to a high demand for places. We are now recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support the continued number of children wanting to attend our Nursery.

Pegasus Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive city school that has a positive, diverse community and a determination that all children will succeed. Our children embrace our school motto ‘individually we achieve, together we excel’ and enjoy being challenged through our broad curriculum, that focuses on developing children’s character through our six core values: enthusiasm, determination, confidence, ambition, creativity and respect.

The successful applicant will be working as part of a team of staff, planning activities and creating an exciting and stimulating learning environment for our children. Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

We can offer you:

• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and our Trust.
• An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career.
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
• A competitive salary, a popular benefits and rewards programme.

What our staff team say is the best thing about working at Pegasus:

• “We are a close and supportive team, who care about the well-being of others.”
• “The CPD offered is of high quality, provided throughout the year and inclusive of all members in the staff team.”
• “Our team is child-focused, enthusiastic and dedicated to improving the life chances of all of the children we work with.”

The right candidate will have:

• Drive, determination and a passion for working with children and families.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a large staff team.
• A positive outlook and a resilient nature.
• A commitment to developing their own, and others, practice as part of a team.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting.

If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you!