EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant at Concordia Academy 

Concordia Academy, Union Road, London, England RM7 0HG 

Permanent, Full Time, 36 hours per week, Term time only (39 working weeks per year) 

National Joint Council Outer London: Salary Bracket SCP 2 to SCP 5 £22,044 to £23,047 pro-rata (FTE £25,854 to £27,030) 

(salary will be pro rata to take into consideration working weeks) 

Do you want to join an outstanding school looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational teaching assistant? 

Concordia Academy opened as a new free school in 2016. In September 2018, we moved to our superb new purpose-built site on Union Road in Romford. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our already outstanding team. 

We are offering you: 

• the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building with excellent facilities 
• huge scope for advancement and fantastic opportunities for career progression 
• the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new project and to help shape the direction of a new school 
• extensive professional development to enhance your knowledge and skills About the Role 
• The Teaching Assistant is a member of a team of practitioners responsible for the education and care of the children in the school. The Teaching Assistant will advance student learning; implement work programmes for individuals/groups and supervise physical/general care of students, including those with SEN; enable access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. 

We are looking for: 

• someone to provide excellent provision for our children and play an integral role in the development of our newly formed school 
• a candidate who is, or wants to become, an outstanding teacher and leader 
• someone who is forward thinking and adaptable 
• someone who is relentless in securing academic and emotional progress for every 

Background Information about the School 

Our school is underpinned by a blend of values such as respect, hard work and high expectations, coupled with innovations in relation to teaching and learning. We work together to embed a culture of success, high aspiration and reflection in which children can thrive and achieve. We want our students to have the confidence and knowledge to not just live, but prosper in a modern ever-changing society. We will equip them with the skills to succeed and the understanding that will enable them to make the most of the opportunities that they are given. 

We are forward thinking in all we do. Our children will study a modern and innovative curriculum, our staff will have access to the very best and latest professional development that has the greatest impact on learning, and our school will be housed in outstanding facilities that are high-tech and custom built. Our goal will always be to improve on what we have done before. 

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Concordia Academy 

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Concordia Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Concordia Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references. 

You are invited to submit an application form to Raheel Akhtar, Headteacher to recruitment@reach2.org