Vacancies:
Teaching Assistant – Level 3a
Required for September 2025
30 hours per week – 5 days a week, term time only plus 5 training days – Fixed term contract to July 2026
We wish to appoint a suitably qualified Level 3 teaching assistant who will work across either EYFS and KS1 or KS2 depending on experience. You should have a thorough understanding of classroom practice and the skills to work effectively as part of a team. You should also be eager to extend children’s learning and to make learning fun and exciting.
The successful candidate would set themselves high personal standards and be willing to develop professionally.
Under the guidance of a qualified teacher, the successful candidate will undertake educational activities which assist with teaching, the support of skills and pupil learning, working with individuals, groups of pupils and with whole classes for short periods.
The post is for 30 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 training days
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Edith Cavell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks for shortlisted candidates.
Closing date – Fri 27th June 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews – Week commencing 30th June 2025
Please return completed application forms to hr@ecls.org.uk
Parent Governor
No special qualifications are needed and the most important thing is to have a keen interest in the school
and be prepared to play an active part in the work of the governing board. However, we would particularly
welcome nominations from parents with the following skills Health and Safety, Buildings Management or
Finance. Training is available for all governors and this governing board has an expectation that those new
to being a governor attend free induction training.
If you are eligible to be a parent governor please complete the self-nomination form. In addition to the
self-nomination form, candidates are also asked to write a statement for all parents, saying something
about themselves and why they would like to be a governor. This statement should not be more than 200
words.
Nominations should be sent to hr@ecls.org.uk by 9am on Monday 30th June 2025.
Letter to Parents & Nomination Form
The Role of the Parent Governor
Eligibility to serve as a School Governor
Information Sheet The 7 Principles of Public Life
Edith Cavell is a popular school where there is a clear commitment from the whole school community to ensure that all we do enables stakeholders to support our ambitious, achieving and nurturing ethos.
Edith Cavell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background check, including online checks for shortlisted candidates.
Contact: HR@ecls.org.uk