EYFS Teaching Assistant / Graduate Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers is recruiting for an EYFS Teaching Assistant / Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a one form entry primary school based in Tottenham Hale/Seven Sisters (N17). Commencing from January 2017, this is a full time, long term position contracted for the academic year 2017, with an option to go permanent for the right candidate. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, this is a specialist teaching school so the role would suit either graduates looking to embark on teacher training, or an EYFS Teaching Assistant.

About the Role

• EYFS Teaching Assistant / Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Particularly suit graduates looking to undergo teacher training
• Also open to newly qualified and experienced Level 2 and Level 3 TAs
• Predominately based in KS1 as a general classroom assistant
• Working with small group intervention and EAL children
• Might require some low level SEN work related to communication delay
• Full time role contract role starting from January 2017
• School term time hours of 8.30pm-4.00pm
• Competitive salary up to £18,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)

About the School

• One form entry primary school catering for students aged 4 to 11
• Specialist teacher teaching school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
• Large, light and bright classrooms
• Warm, welcoming environment with low staff turnover, that promotes from within
• Dedicated to staff development and progression
• Recently refurbished interior and new EYFS building including outdoor resurfacing
• New, modern and spacious staffroom
• Located in Zone 3 and serviced by multiple underground and bus services
• Staff carpark

In order to be considered for this role, the EYFS Teaching Assistant / Graduate Teaching Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desirable
• Hold either a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in either education or childcare
• Have recent experience working in nurseries and or primary schools in the UK (essential)
• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to:

• Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
• Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
• Regular social events
• Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to komresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number KOMA971.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.