Early Years Teaching Assistant

Grove Primary School, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week 8:35 am to 3:25* pm (this includes 10 minutes either side of the working day
• Contract type: Fixed term - To 31st August 2027 - possibility to extend/become permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,617 pro-rata (actual £18,254)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applicants must have experience of working in Early Years and GCSE (A*-C) standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics.GCSE Grades MUST be stated on the application form and produced at interview if shortlisted.

Please consult Person Specification for more details.

What the school offers its staff

Grove Primary is an Outstanding School, totally committed to teamwork, professional development and to raising standards.Come and join our team!

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Protection of your Data/Information
Once the recruitment process has been completed the application form and associated documents for the successful candidate will be retained to form the basis of an employment record and stored safely and securely. Unsuccessful candidates’ details will be retained for six months and after that period will be securely disposed of.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA - Person Specification 2026.pdf - 431 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS TA Application Form 2026.docx - 65.7 KB (opens in new tab)

TA - Job Description 2026.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS TA Advert 2026.pdf - 288 KB (opens in new tab)

About Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Primary School website
• Email address: eugenia.weaver@grove.redbridge.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-primary-school-romford

Are you passionate about inclusion and determined to make a real difference to children with additional needs?
 Whether you are an experienced SENCO or a talented teacher ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.


Grove Primary School is an outstanding, vibrant and inclusive three-form entry primary school with a strong reputation for nurturing every child to succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SENCO to lead and continue to develop our SEND provision, including oversight of our Additional Resource Classrooms (ARC) for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

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