Ortus Recruitment are excited to present the opportunity for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join the Early Years team at a lovely, mainstream Primary School.

The school is situated in the London Borough of Barnet – a dynamic and multicultural area with an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafes as well as multiple transportation links to enable easy accessibility from door to door.

This is an amazing opportunity to be at the fore-front of children’s learning and development while being consistently aided and encouraged by the Senior Leadership Team and fellow staff members, with the potential to progress on to a Teacher Training programme if deemed an ideal candidate.

EYFS Teaching Assistant role:

• Take initiative, be confident and proactive
• Work alongside class teacher to manage classroom behaviour, keep classroom organised and liaise with parents/carers
• Support children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis
• Lead numeracy, phonics and literacy interventions in small groups to raise low attainment levels and reach set targets
• Engage pupils with the EYFS curriculum

Main Expectations:

• 3+ months experience supporting children in a classroom environment (desirable)
• Have a level 3 qualification, e.g. CACHE level 3 or a degree in a relevant subject e.g. psychology or education (desirable)
• Strong numeracy/literacy skills
• Knowledge of the curriculum (desirable)
• Must be able to provide: an enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one through Ortus Recruitment), proof of Right to Work in the UK and 2 references

** The school is looking for an immediate start so apply today to be considered for the role! **