EYFS Practitioner with HLTA Responsibilities
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf, London, SE10 8RZ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 27.5 hours a week 4 days will be for TA 1 day will be for HLTA
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 3 point 5 (TA) / Scale 5 point 14 (HLTA)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Model exemplary early years practice, balancing child-initiated play with high-impact "teachable moments."
Lead the design of stimulating learning environments (indoor and outdoor) that function as a "third teacher" to promote independence.
Maintain a mastery of the Tapestry platform to record high-quality observations, track developmental milestones, and ensure all assessments are robust and accurate.
Utilise Tapestry as a primary tool for parental engagement, providing regular, meaningful updates to families to bridge the gap between home and school learning.
Work closely with Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), SENDco and named adults to adapt communication and resources for SEND and hearing-impaired pupils where necessary.
Planning & Provision
Collaborate closely with the Classroom Teacher and the wider EYFS team to contribute to short and medium-term planning, ensuring a cohesive approach across the four-form entry.
Lead the setup of high-quality continuous and enhanced provision that inspires curiosity, provokes thought, and maintains high levels of child engagement.
Support EYFS practitioners in identifying and creating "invitations to play" that challenge children and align with their current interests and developmental needs.
Ensure the physical environment is consistently refreshed and managed to spark awe and wonder, encouraging children to explore and lead their own learning.
Leadership & Team Support
Support the Teaching Assistants with their understanding and application of Development Matters.
Take responsibility for a specific area of the EYFS provision (e.g., Lead for Early Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, or Sensory Circuits).
Ensure school policies regarding behavior, health and safety, and inclusion are consistently applied across the year group.
Inclusion & Communication
Actively use and promote British Sign Language (BSL) and other visual communication aids (e.g., Makaton or PECS) to support an inclusive environment.
Assist the class teacher in identifying children with additional needs.
Parental Engagement
Act as a senior point of contact for families, conducting home visits where necessary and join parent workshops on EYFS milestones when appropriate.
Ensure a consistent flow of information to parents via digital portfolios, ensuring families feel empowered and informed about their child's progress.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a unique professional environment where inclusion isn't just a buzzword, it’s part of our identity.
A highly committed, enthusiastic and dedicated staffing team to support and guide your practice.
All members of our community have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language (BSL).
Experience the benefits of a large school with the close-knit feel of a dedicated EYFS team who works closely together
We value a curriculum that is as diverse and vibrant as the community we serve.
A fantastic location to work in with incredible transport links and a wonderfully vibrant location to work in.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 705 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088582472
We are a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. We have a specialist provision for d/Deaf children which is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language.
We are led by our PROUD values of perseverance, respect, opportunity, understanding and democracy. We are looking for talented staff who share these values, as well as someone who demonstrates a passion for equity, inclusion and creativity. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team who prioritise staff development and wellbeing through bespoke CPD opportunities and workplace wellness initiatives.
Arranging a visit to James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.
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