29 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    31 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Term time (39 Weeks per year)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

6

Additional allowances

Ealing Supplement and London Weighting allowances pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to strengthen our Reception team and need Early Years Practitioners with at least 2 years’ experience of working in a Primary School Reception Classroom in the past three years. We will only consider applicants with this experience and previous applicants/ trials should not apply (unless they have gained the above experience).

Applicants must:

* be able to write and record observations in the online journal TAPESTRY

* be able to use basic Microsoft tools and check/respond to emails

* be able to set up continuous provision indoors and outdoors following detailed plans. be able to work in a team and listen to colleagues.

* be able to support phonics and carry out interventions.  be proactive and able to lead whole class and small group activities

What the school offers its staff

• welcomes feedback and has the ability to create a fantastic learning environment  has up to date knowledge of Government and OFSTED requirements

• has high expectations and aspirations for all children’s achievement and behaviour

• is inspired and passionate about learning and has the ability to motivate and inspire others

• values inclusion and has an interest in developing the whole child

• has a clear commitment to whole school improvement with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community

• is able to plan and deliver all areas of the curriculum with learners of a range of abilities and starting points • Good IT skills - we use Microsoft TEAMS, CPOMs and Tapestry

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About West Acton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
669 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
02089923144

Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career or your first teaching adventure. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP – The Woodlands) for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.

Arranging a visit to West Acton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk.

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