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Teaching Assistant EYFS (Fixed Term Contract)

Job details
Posting date: 05 June 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Location: Greenford, UB6 9TT
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 649c8bd0-9cb4-439c-aa8f-f1435583c05e

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

a) Relevant experience of working in EYFS, within a primary school setting, within the last 3 years (essential)

b) Experience of delivering interventions and supporting pupils with SEND.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

c) NVQ Level 3 or higher in Child Care/Education (essential)

d) Ability to work positively as part of a team.

e) Ability to relate well to children and adults.

f) A good standard of spoken and written English.

g) Good numeracy and literacy skills - to be tested at interview.

h) Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress - to be tested at interview.

i) Able to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier.

j) Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant ICT packages.

k) An understanding of how to extend children’s learning through the use of open-ended questions, with examples of how this has been implemented (essential)

l) Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

m) Willingness to undergo training and development.

n) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

What the school offers its staff

An expertly planned curriculum with high quality resources and materials for teachers

Excellent CPD opportunities for all staff at all levels of their careers

An extensive support team of highly skilled experienced professionals, including a nationally recognised therapeutic support service championed by the Princess of Wales

Supportive employee assistance programme for all

A diverse, multicultural, and stable staff team

PPA for all teaching staff exceeds the national expectations

Inner London Salary and Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing and workload balance is fundamental to our approach

Well resourced facilities including free parking on site and cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

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