Early Years Teaching Assistant - Great Primary School in Enfield

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 2 months ago
Expiring 17th July
Enfield, London
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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join an excellent school in Enfield. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting young learners in their early years and aligns with the school’s mission to nurture each child's potential within a caring and inclusive environment rooted in Christian values. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality support across our early years provision, contributing to our ethos of fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. This fixed-term contract initially for one year offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils. Key Responsibilities: - Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception classes, ensuring activities are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. - Assist in creating a warm, safe, and stimulating environment that reflects the school's Christian ethos, encouraging children's emotional and social development. - Provide one-to-one and small group support to children, particularly those with additional needs, to promote their engagement and progress. - Support the planning and preparation of learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher, ensuring all resources are suitable and effectively utilised. - Assist with the supervision and behaviour management of children during class activities, breaks, and outings, maintaining a positive and respectful environment. - Foster strong, supportive relationships with pupils, modelling respectful behaviour and encouraging independence and confidence. - Collaborate with colleagues to monitor and record children's progress, contributing to assessments and reports. - Uphold the school's values of kindness, respect, and inclusivity in all interactions with pupils, staff, and parents.
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This welcoming primary school is a small, community-focused institution with a strong ethos rooted in its Christian values. Located in the local area, it serves approximately 210 pupils and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children can thrive. The school emphasises achieving the best for every child through a balanced approach that combines engaging, enjoyable activities with high-quality learning. Its dedicated staff and governing body work tirelessly to raise standards and ensure each child's educational experience is fulfilled to its maximum potential. With a focus on creating an inclusive and supportive setting, the school fosters a positive atmosphere where pupils feel valued and motivated. It is a place where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and work collaboratively to deliver an individualised curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its learners. The school’s community is proud of its caring ethos and its commitment to inspiring pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals.

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To make sure you're getting bookings perfect for you, we will invite you to a 30-minute online interview with our team to learn about your experience, preferences and why you're passionate about working in education. You can do this through any smartphone or computer. If you'd prefer to interview in person at our office, just let us know. Recent regulation changes require us to see your documents for your right to work in the UK in person. This takes no more than 5 minutes, dropping by our offices in London or Manchester.

I'm still in a full-time job/ not looking to work straight away and just looking

If you're not ready to find another role, or, you're definitely still welcome to sign up. Registering with us and letting us know what you're looking for will help us to get in touch with you about roles you may be interested in!

I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We'd be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we'd be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

We'll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we'll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 10 days through Zen.

I don't have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you're looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.