Early Years educator - Scale 5

Edmund Waller Primary School, London, SE14 5LY

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hrs per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Educator who will be a member of a professional team led by our Early Years Phase Leaders. You will provide quality care and education, which fosters children’s all-round development within the framework of the EYFS. As a team player, you will have a keen interest in child development and a significant experience of working in the EYFS. You will also be eager to contribute to the wider life and outcomes of the school.

The appointed candidate will have:

• A passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent thinkers
• The highest expectations for achievement and behaviour
• The ability to develop outstanding relationships with colleagues, children and parents
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

Edmund Waller is a diverse inner-city school with a strong commitment to inclusive practice. We have creative, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school website.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

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About Edmund Waller Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edmund Waller Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0207 639 0436
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edmund-waller-primary-school

Edmund Waller is a 2 form entry school situated in the Telegraph Hill area of New Cross, within 10 minutes walk of Nunhead. It has very spacious grounds and large classrooms.

Arranging a visit to Edmund Waller Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk.

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