At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Nursery children in their learning and development, creating a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join the outstanding Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, committed to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualifications and experience working with young people are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a thriving and successful school, proudly judged Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in May 2017. Our most recent inspection in November 2024 reaffirmed this status, highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted noted: "The high expectations of 'Excellence, Every Child, Every Day' underpin all that happens at school." We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. Our vision, "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day," is at the heart of everything we do. Our core values - Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community, and Achievement - are the foundation of our academy.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower to support individuals and groups of Nursery children to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract from September 2026.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
- Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs
- Assisting in evaluating identified children's progress through agreed assessment activities
- Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs
- Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
- Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
- Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. 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.
Safeguarding Notice
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.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 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.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. 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.
Nursery Teaching Assistant employer: Harris Federation
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is an outstanding employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member is valued. With a commitment to excellence and a strong support system, including coaching and mentoring, employees have ample opportunities for career progression while enjoying a competitive benefits package. Located in a thriving educational environment, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives every day.
