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EYFS Teaching Assistant - Level 3

St Mark's CofE Primary School, London, N19 4JF

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 8:30 - 16:00, Monday - Friday (Term Time Only)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: 31,434
• Pay scale: Scale 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children? Do you believe that safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of early education? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are a nurturing and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Islington, committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. We are looking to appoint a Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Early Years team.

The Role:

You will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to:

• Support the delivery of high-quality early years education and care
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• Observe, assess, and support individual children’s development

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A nurturing, proactive, and professional approach
• Experience working with young children, particularly in a 2-year-old setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of child development and early years curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Food Safety training/certification

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A caring and supportive school community
• A strong commitment to high standards in safeguarding and child wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A well-resourced and engaging Early Years environment
• Car-parking facilities

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mark's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: head@st-marks.islington.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02072725967
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-cofe-primary-school-n19-4jf

Every Child. Every Chance. Everyday.
At St Mark’s C of E Primary School, we believe in Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. Located in the heart of Islington, we are a welcoming, one-form entry school with a strong Christian ethos and a proud commitment to inclusion, aspiration and achievement.
We are looking for a passionate and reflective Class Teacher to join our committed team. Applications are warmly encouraged from Early Career Teachers (ECTs). We provide a highly supportive environment, an experienced mentor and a structured programme to ensure your success and growth.

Arranging a visit to St Mark's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@st-marks.islington.sch.uk.

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