Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant with responsibility for Lunchtime Supervision to join our strong and supportive team at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred.

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a large primary school with over 650 pupils on roll. It is a three-form entry school with a 52-place nursery. The school was graded as Good by Ofsted in May 2014 and is now on the pathway to securing outstanding provision for all pupils.  

What we are looking for:

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent teaching assistant;
• Support the class teacher to ensure children make excellent progress;
• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child;
• Want to make a difference to the lives of local children;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• Be committed to working in partnership with teachers, parents and the community;
• Be a committed team player who enjoys working collaboratively;
• Be committed to their own professional development.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is included in the application pack, available via the apply link.

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred?

• A supportive approach to staff development and a set of core values which binds our staff together as one team
• A modern building, with state-of-the-art facilities, in which to teach and learn
• A strong and supportive team of colleagues, all working towards the shared belief that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school
• A commitment to excellence encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day"
• Generous Harris benefits and rewards package

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 44 primary and secondary academies. This enables us to offer you training and opportunities to support your career development. Each academy operates autonomously within the Federation but all Harris academies collaborate closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another.

We will review applications as and when they are received, so you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To arrange a visit or a confidential chat, please contact the school on 01375 484490. 

Applications are also welcomed from experienced teaching assistants interested to train as a teacher through our Harris School Direct Programme: more information is available here think-train-to-teach.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE NOW.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.