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Teaching Assistant

Preschool Practitioner

Meppershall Church of England Academy · Shefford · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Our Pre-school is committed to offering the highest quality early years education for the children in their care. They understand the importance of building strong relationships with children and families. They lead, inspire and support their staff team to create the most effective learning environment for Meppershall’s youngest learners.

Your responsibilities

To ensure the highest standards of early years care and education across the setting

Ensure that statutory framework is strictly followed at all times

Ensure that the welfare and safety of children is prioritised within the setting and that any child protection concerns are always acted upon appropriately, immediately and according to latest guidance.

To meet the highest standards and expectations set by OFSTED and other external agencies

Be responsible for the health and safety of pre-school children

Promote positive home/school links through daily interactions with parents and carers, and the use of online learning journeys

To build and maintain the reputation of the pre-school

Demonstrate accurate and detailed record keeping and reporting

e Attend staff meetings and inset sessions

Mininum Level 3 Early Years qualification

Ideally SEND experience (TLR payment will be paid) Paediatric First Aid training will be provided

Salary is negotiable dependant on qualification and experience


The post will be located at Walnut Tree Way, Meppershall. The position may close early if the right candidate applies before the closing date.


The school operates safer recruitment practices and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).






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Benefits

Subject to Qualifications & Experience

About this school

Meppershall Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
222
Avg teacher salary
£41,697
Pupil:teacher ratio
34.2:1
Academy trust
POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ