Teaching Assistant - Early Years (Temporary) in London

At Harris Primary Academy Benson we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine life-long love of learning and that every child flourishes by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all children to succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Our children are at the heart of everything we do with the academy and it is our committed ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, ambitious, global citizens of the future.

We are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work to support the learning of children in the early years classes at Harris Primary Academy Benson, including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.

• Supporting children’s development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception
• Developing effective practice and ensuring high quality provision for all children
• Monitoring and recording children’s progress and using information as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision
• Working in partnership with parents, valuing and utilising their contribution to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development
• Developing and improving the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teachers and Phase Leader
• Being a key person to a group of children and supporting transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings
• Developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the needs of all children and their families
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age, supporting learning
• Experience of establishing good relationships with parents and families encouraging involvement in education
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• The ability to relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.