Early Years Learning Support Assistant (TA3)

Early Years Learning Support Assistant (TA3)

• Employer: Rainham Village Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/345199

Grade 3 Points 5 - 9

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery

Closing on 15/10/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

35 hours per week. 8am - 3.30pm.

Rainham Village Primary School & Nursery

Early Years Learning Support Assistant (TA3)

Scale: Grade 3 Points 5 - 9

Hours: 35 hours per week for 39 weeks per year, 8am-3:30pm

Contract: Permanent

Start: from November 2026

We are looking for a kind, patient person to join our dedicated enthusiastic team of Learning Support Assistants to support children within our nurturing Early Years Team. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification for the EYFS or equivalent. Candidates must have experience of working with children with SEND. Experience of working with children who are neurodiverse is essential.

The role is for 35 hours per week, 8am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunchbreak - these times are non-negotiable.

We are looking for someone who is caring, has a good understanding of early childhood development (ages 3 - 5) and a positive outlook. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. If you have good communication skills, are friendly and resilient and have an aptitude for working with young children then please contact us to visit our setting.

The School is a 2 form entry Primary School. We have our own Nursery provision. The School is well resourced and has a friendly supportive staff. We have enthusiastic, hard working children who enjoy learning. There is a strong partnership between governors, staff, parents, pupils and the local community. We value continuous professional learning, development and improvement.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment only. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 at noon

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

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.