Early Years Educator

Griffin Primary School, London, SW8 4JB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  12 July 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time (36 hours per week), term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4 (pro-rata); Spinal points 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to our current Early Years Educator taking retirement after a dedicated and long service to Griffin, we are looking to recruit a key member of our Early Years team.

Our new Early Years Educator will support the development and learning of children in our Nursery and Reception class. You will be part of a small team of professionals committed to high-quality early years education in partnership with parents and carers.

You will have the following personal attributes and experience or skills and qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or BTEC in Child Care (2-year course) or equivalent childcare level 3 qualification
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS
• Good communication skills with an ability to record and report on children’s progress in writing and verbally
• Experience of working with children aged 3-5 years.

The role is full-time (36 hours per week) and for term-time only (including INSET days).

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Hands-on and practical support from our experienced and accessible leadership team and TEFAT Head Office team
• A school committed to inclusive education with an ethos focused on success for all
• The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children
• Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community
• Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success
• A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims
• A strong and supportive multi-academy trust: The Elliot Foundations Academy Trust (TEFAT).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact our school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Applications must be completed using the application form attached as well as a letter of application, making reference to person specification.

Commitment to safeguarding

Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nread@griffinprimary.org

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

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

Early Years Educator Personal Specification.pdf - 94.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Early Years Educator Job Description.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

About Griffin Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Griffin Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@griffinprimary.org
• Phone number: 020 7622 5087
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/griffin-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Griffin Primary School is located in the heart of The Patmore Estate, nestled between Battersea and Nine Elms. The school has ample grounds, including our 'forest in the city' and large astroturf multi use games area.
The school has excellent transport links, with both underground and overground stations nearby, as well as bus stops.

Griffin Primary School is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.

Arranging a visit to Griffin Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@griffinprimary.org.

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