EYFS Teaching Assistant Full Time NEW

About UsAt Harris Primary Academy Orpington 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.SummaryDo you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children aged 3-5 years old in the Early Years Foundation Stage.This role is available full-time or as a job-share arrangement, working 27.5 hours per week with a morning shift starting at 7am or an afternoon shift finishing at 6pm.The actual salary will be £25,394.21 – £25,756.54 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week or £18,622.42 – £18,888.13 (27.5 hours per week).This is a fixed term contract from September 2026 to August 2027.Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour Responsibilities Will IncludeSupervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs.Assisting in evaluating identified students’ progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.Attending to students’ personal needs where required.Supporting with behaviour management.Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students’ work.Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.Undertaking record keeping as requested.Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.Providing administrative support as required.Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.Qualifications & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have:Qualifications to degree level or equivalentBasic knowledge of SEND and learning barriersSome knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behavioursKnowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsAwareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplaceExperience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of studentsExperience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levelsExperience of managing and being responsible for own workloadGood literacy and numeracy skillsGood interpersonal and communication skills, with an excellent standard of written and spoken EnglishGood administrative and organisational skillsAbility to interest, encourage, motivate and engage childrenAbility to work effectively with team members across a wide range of levels and responsibilitiesGood ICT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to update records and databases.Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervisedFlexibility of approach to workAbility to maintain confidentiality, exercising tact and diplomacyRewards & BenefitsOur 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. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe 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 OpportunitiesThe 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.Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.