SPECIAL SCHOOL EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT

John Chilton School, Northolt, UB5 5LD

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: (32.5 hours per week – term time only) To start as soon as possible: Salary – Scale 7 point 23 - £31,677 (Inclusive of London weighting and Ealing supplement
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 7 point 23-25
• Additional allowances:

  Salary Inclusive of London weighting and Ealing supplement

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident;

• Shows initiative and the ability to be spontaneous;
• Enjoys planning and leading play- based activities;
• Understands the importance of the outdoor learning;
• Is confident with the EYFS framework and its assessment procedures;
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Possess excellent subject knowledge of early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy

What the school offers its staff

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school is located on two sites and the post holder will be expected to work in the EYFS classes.

The job includes working closely with the teacher to assist in the planning, development and delivery of the curriculum; promoting active learning; organising and maintaining school equipment; supporting a positive learning environment for pupils and assisting pupils with their personal care. In the short term absence of a teacher, to cover all pre prepared activities to provide continuity for the pupils.

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

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

PS EYFS assistant-Nursery nurse.doc - 993 KB (opens in new tab)

JD EYFS assistant-Nursery Nurse.doc - 1000 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert for scale 7 EYFS.pdf - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Chilton School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Chilton School website
• Email address: vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02082894790
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-chilton-school

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school has two sites co-located with mainstream academies and will be expanding further in September 2023. The post holder will be expected to work across both sites.

Arranging a visit to John Chilton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.

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