EYFS Teaching Assistant in Romford

South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH

EYFS Teaching Assistant (2-5 Provision, Full Year)

Hours: Full time (52 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and qualified Early Years practitioner looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful school environment?

St Mary's Hare Park School is seeking a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Nursery and Preschool provision, supporting children aged 2-5 as part of a dedicated and supportive Early Years team.

This is a full-year position within our growing Nursery and Preschool. Unlike many term-time roles, you will enjoy a permanent annual salary, generous holiday entitlement and the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families throughout the year.

What makes this role special?

• Salary of £27,300 per annum
• 52-week contract
• 7 weeks' annual leave (including an additional Christmas closure week) plus Bank Holidays
• Work as part of a friendly team covering a rota of shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm
• A beautiful school setting with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
• Happy, engaged and well-behaved children
• A warm, caring and collaborative staff team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and approachable leadership

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of child development from ages 2-5
• Creates a nurturing, stimulating and engaging environment
• Is positive, energetic and committed to helping every child thrive
• Works well as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Shares our high expectations and commitment to excellence

We can offer:

• Opportunities to work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Polite, kind and well-mannered children
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive learners
• A caring and committed staff team
• A supportive and approachable senior leadership team

At St Mary's Hare Park, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional Early Years experience for our children while creating a workplace where staff feel valued, supported and inspired.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role, please contact the School Office.

St Mary’s Hare Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community and supports the needs of all our pupils.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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