Early Years Educator

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only: Actual salary £25,465.22 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
• Contract type: Fixed term - to 31/08/2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,288
• Pay scale: Grade 4 (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an Early Years Educator to work to support the learning of children in the early years classes at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.

The actual salary for this role will be£25,465.22 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

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 abilityto undertake administrative tasks such as registers
• The abilityto self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• The abilityto relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations
• Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students

What the school offers its staff

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three form entry Academy located in the heart of Chafford Hundred, which is a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex.

We offer each child an education, which inspires and prepares them for academic and personal success, both now and in the future. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day." Our staff and Governors share this vision and work together to see that every child reaches their potential.

Our Core values of: Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Community underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for High School. We proudly celebrate our children's diversity and achievements, from both school and at home.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a range of top-quality training programmes. 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, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HPACH Early Years Educator Grade 4.pdf - 292 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 665 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 01375 484490
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-primary-academy-chafford-hundred

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three-form entry academy with 52-place nursery located in the heart of Chafford Hundred: a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex. The school was graded as Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in October 2018 when Inspectors reported being particularly impressed by the academy’s ‘high expectations of what pupils can achieve’ and recognised mathematics, writing and art as particular strengths.

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