EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Martin’s Independent Preparatory School and Pre-Preparatory Nursery in Mill Hill are seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our driven, committed and professional team of staff in September or sooner if possible. We provide the highest quality provision that stimulates independent learning in a continuous provision setting. We maintain high academic expectations, ensuring that the needs of every individual are met.

We have created an incredibly strong approach to learning underpinned by an exciting curriculum which ensures that the majority of our pupils are working beyond the ELGs by the end of Reception therefore, we begin studying the Year 1 national curriculum with our Reception pupils in the Summer term. We use tapestry to make regular observations of our learners and their next steps as well as communicate regularly with the parents about their child's development. 

If you have a strong model of the English language, are familiar with the EYFS curriculum and work well in a team, we would love to hear from you.

Monday to Friday – 8.10am – 4.10pm plus 1 after school club until 4.45.

Independent school term time only (circa. 17 weeks holiday)

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, open-minded practitioners with a drive to develop their pedagogy and commitment to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We ask that our practitioners hold a level 3 qualification in early years and therefore training to this level may be funded for the right candidate.

We offer:

• Happy, motivated pupils who are keen to learn

• Small class sizes of no more than 18

• Independent school term-times and holiday dates

• A supportive, collaborative, forward thinking team of staff

• An engaging curriculum packed with exciting experiences

For more information about our school, please visit the school website: https://www.stmartinsmillhill.co.uk/

Shortlisting: As applications are received

Interviews: As soon as possible by mutual arrangement

St Martin's School is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and endeavour to recruit staff who share this commitment through robust recruitment and selection procedures.

Schools are exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or your dismissal from employment if you are appointed. The matter may also be referred to the police.

References will be sought prior to interview and referees will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable: References, Occupational Health pre-employment screening, DBS check, Overseas criminal records check, Identity check, Right to work in the UK, Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role, Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable.