EYFS Teaching Assistant

About Us

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.

Summary

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. The actual salary for this role will be £26,129.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

Main Areas of Responsibility

• 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 record 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 support transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings
• Developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the needs of all children and their families
• Providing and contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references

Qualifications & Experience

• 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
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• The ability to organise yourself
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• The ability to undertake administrative tasks such as registers
• 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
• Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students

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. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.