Early Years Educator
Harris Primary Academy Croydon, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JTThis job expired on 31 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
31 October 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- Actual Salary £19,584.00-£21,030.20 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 (Outer London): £23,400-£25,128 FTE
Additional allowances
Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Harris Benefits
Early Years Educator job summary
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 Croydon , including undertaking occasional class cover as directed.
Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will be:
- In liaison with EYFS Lead and Teachers, to support children's development in all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in Nursery and Reception as required.
- To develop effective practice and ensure high quality provision for all children by reflecting on skills develop them through observation and support.
- To support practitioners by monitoring and record children's progress and using information as a basis for planning and improving practice and provision.
- To work in partnership with parents and to value and utilise parent's contribution to support children's well-being, learning and development
- Develop and improve the quality and effectiveness of the EYFS by working collaboratively with the EYFS Teachers and Phase Leader.
- Working with all stakeholders to implement the strategic vision for the Federation and promote that vision, values and ethos to Principals, pupils, staff, Governors, parents and the wider community.
- To be responsible for own professional development and be pro-active in attending relevant training opportunities.
- To develop resources in the provision as necessary.
- To be a key person to a group of children and support transitions between Nursery and Reception and other settings.
- To work in accordance with equal opportunities, developing an inclusive provision and practice to meet the need of all children and their families.
Other Activities
- To be a role model for students of the academy.
- Under the direction of SLT, undertake such other tasks that may be required to further the efficient running of the academy, commensurate with your level.
- To assist as required to lead on the implementation of the school's behaviour management policy.
- To participate in school trips/visits when requested.
- To be responsible for own professional development.
Assessments, Reports and External Testing
- To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
- Where appropriate participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external testing, assess pupils for the purposes of such tests and record and report such assessments.
Review and Development
- To participate in arrangements made in accordance with the current Regulations for the appraisal or review of your performance.
- To participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development including undertaking training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in planning and review statements.
Administration
- To participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to above duties.
- To attend assemblies, register the attendance of pupils and supervise pupils during academy sessions.
- To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the academy premises and when they are engaged in authorised academy activities elsewhere.
Experience
- Working with or caring for children of relevant age, supporting learning.
- Establishing good relationships with parents and families encouraging involvement in education.
Qualifications
- Good numeracy/literacy skills.
Attributes
- Ability to organise self.
- To be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
- Ability to undertake administration tasks such as registers.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults including managing difficult or conflicting situations.
- Show energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students.
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 to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
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.
About Harris Primary Academy Croydon
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@harrisprimarycroydon.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8689 7688
Harris Primary Academy Croydon joined the Harris Federation in 2020 and is part of a family of primary, secondary and all-through academies in and around London. We have many successful Harris academies nearby in the borough and, as part of a thriving community of schools, we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each other.
Our aim for pupils at Harris Primary Academy Croydon is for them to develop into happy, confident and independent individuals who are motivated by a real love of learning.
We have high expectations for every child and provide expert teaching so that our pupils make excellent progress. We place a strong emphasis on the dedicated teaching of reading, writing and maths so that our pupils have a solid foundation to build their learning in other subjects.
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