EYFS Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Hare Park School
South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH
Telephone: 01708 761220
Email: office@stmarysharepark.co.uk
Website: https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk
EYFS Teaching Assistant (2-5 Provision, Full Year)
Hours: Full time (52 weeks)
Salary: £27,300 p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and qualified Early Years practitioner looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful school environment?
St Mary's Hare Park School is seeking a passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Nursery and Preschool provision, supporting children aged 2-5 as part of a dedicated and supportive Early Years team.
This is a full-year position within our growing Nursery and Preschool. Unlike many term-time roles, you will enjoy a permanent annual salary, generous holiday entitlement and the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families throughout the year.
What makes this role special?
- Salary of £27,300 per annum
- 52-week contract
- 7 weeks' annual leave (including an additional Christmas closure week) plus Bank Holidays
- Work as part of a friendly team covering a rota of shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm
- A beautiful school setting with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
- Happy, engaged and well-behaved children
- A warm, caring and collaborative staff team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and approachable leadership
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Has a strong understanding of child development from ages 2-5
- Creates a nurturing, stimulating and engaging environment
- Is positive, energetic and committed to helping every child thrive
- Works well as part of a team
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
- Shares our high expectations and commitment to excellence
We can offer:
- Opportunities to work within a supportive and collaborative team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Polite, kind and well-mannered children
- Enthusiastic and inquisitive learners
- A caring and committed staff team
- A supportive and approachable senior leadership team
At St Mary's Hare Park, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional Early Years experience for our children while creating a workplace where staff feel valued, supported and inspired.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role, please contact the School Office.
To apply, please send your completed application form by email to office@stmarysharepark.co.uk.
Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
St Mary’s Hare Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community and supports the needs of all our pupils.
https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/ApplicationForms/0000/1678/April_20…Salary range
- £27,300 per year