EYFS Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale point NJC 2 £22,366 pro rata + LW £2,175 pro rata
Hours: Term time only, 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm, initially until 19th July 2024.
Closing Date: Open until position filled.
Interview Date: Interviews will take place on an ‘as and when basis’ as applications are received.
Start Date: ASAP
Furness Primary School is a safe, happy, thriving and “GOOD” (Ofsted rated 2021) primary school based in Harlesden. Pupils are polite and welcoming. They treat each other with mutual respect. They behave consistently well inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour is exceptional. We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work alongside our EYFS staff to support and extend children’s learning through the early years’ foundation stage. The role requires someone who is passionate about children’s learning and who has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn within the EYFS. You will promote, and support the inclusion of all pupils. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every pupil, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.
We can offer you:
• great, well resourced, learning environments
• collaborative approaches to teaching and learning
• fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes
• unique and rewarding career progression opportunities
• support towards initial teacher training
The successful candidate will possess:
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
• Competent IT skills
• A hard working and flexible attitude.
• A passion for working with children.
• The ability to carry out designated tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to be creative and use initiative to engage children.
• The ability to work under pressure, with enthusiasm, motivation and commitment.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong verbal and communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, colleagues and parents. How to apply: Please apply via the school website or via email to admin@furness.brent.sch.uk. Completed applications to be returned to the same address.
Excellence in Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.