Overview
About Us
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is an Outstanding primary academy and we have high expectations and aspirations for your children. All our staff aim to give every child an exceptional education providing support, care, enrichment and challenge as they come through our doors. We give them opportunities to enjoy their learning and prepare them for future academic success as well as happy lives. We have a unique creative curriculum, a clear vision, high expectations, strong moral values and a love of learning. Our academy is a multi-cultural, multi-faith family where children learn together. They respect and value each other. We believe all children are special and we “dig for gold” in every child. This means encouraging children to do their very best, not settling for second-best. The Academy is located in the heart of Tottenham and we are very proud of all of our children and staff. Everyone works hard and behaves well to achieve “exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can think or imagine!’
Summary
We are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work to support the learning of children in the early years classes at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane, including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.
The actual salary for this role will be £27,162.90 (38 weeks per year, 40 hours per week – 7:30am-4pm).
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting children’s development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception
- Developing effective practice and ensuring high quality provision for all children
- Monitoring and record children’s progress and using information as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision
- Working in partnership with parents, valuing and utilising their contribution to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development
- Developing and improving the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teachers and Phase Leader
- Being a key person to a group of children and support transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings
- Developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the needs of all children and their families
- Providing and contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age, supporting learning
- Experience of establishing good relationships with parents and families encouraging involvement in education
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- The ability to organise yourself
- The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
- The ability to undertake administrative tasks such as registers
- The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- The ability to relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations
- Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students
Professional Development & Benefits
Our 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 Notice
The 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 Opportunities
The 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 Steps
If 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.
Safeguarding Notice
The 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 Opportunities
The 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
