Are you a caring, enthusiastic and proactive individual who loves working with young children? We are looking for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful Early Years team, supporting our Reception class. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, inclusive school alongside two experienced and dedicated Reception teachers who will offer guidance, support and plenty of team spirit. The Role: As a key member of our EYFS team, you will: Support high-quality teaching and learning in the Reception classroom. Work with small groups and individual children, including those with additional needs. Help to create a nurturing, playful and engaging environment. Assist with day-to-day classroom organisation and outdoor provision. Promote children’s personal, social and emotional development. We Are Looking For Someone Who: Is kind, patient and genuinely enjoys working with young children. Understands the importance of play-based learning in the Early Years. Is flexible, reliable and works well as part of a team. Has good communication skills and a positive attitude. Is willing to learn and take initiative. Has relevant experience in an EYFS setting (desirable, but not essential). In Return, We Offer: A warm and welcoming school community. A supportive and experienced EYFS team. Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development. A happy, well-resourced learning environment. A role where your contributions are truly valued. Whether you’re an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant or just starting your career and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you! Come and make a difference where it matters most – at the very start of a child’s school journey. Days and hours : Monday to Friday- 8.30am-3.20pm Salary: This a term time only role. The salary breakdown is below (figure pre 2025 pay award). Your salary would be paid over the 12 months so you still receive pay during non-term time (1/12th of your salary will be paid each calendar month). There is scope to move through the H4 payscale based on performance. There is also the opportunity to earn additional income if you would like to run an after school club. Contract: This is a permanant contract. Please note, we will be shortlisting and interviewing as and when we recieve applications- therefore apply early to avoid disappointment. Manland is a popular primary school with a highly inclusive ethos. Colleagues work with enthusiasm to ensure that children have an enjoyable primary school education whilst aiming for high standards in all aspects of our pupils’ learning. The successful candidate will join well-motivated children in a happy school community, will work with talented colleagues and will have the support of an effective Governing body. The start date for the successful candidate would be 3rd September 2025. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please call 01582 713452 or email admin@manland.herts.sch.uk to arrange. The successful applicant will join a talented staff team in a well supported school. Our children enjoy learning, behave well and will help you to settle into your new role. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to contact us to find out more about our school, our children and the post available. We look forward to hearing from you. ________________________________________________________________ The selection procedure for the post will be as follows: Anonymised application forms will be reviewed online. The recruitment panel will review all application forms for: Suitability for the role, per the job description and job specification Experience Complete and accurate information on the application form The recruitment panel will shortlist candidates for the role, view full application forms and invite successful applicants to interview. At interview stage, candidates may be asked to undertake a task relevant to the role and also partake in a formal interview with the interview panel, at least one of which will have Safer Recruitment training. Based on the information gained from the application form and interview, the recruitment panel will meet to discuss which candidate, if any, has been successful in obtaining the role. The successful applicant will be notified and a conditional job offer letter will be sent to them. Unsuccessful candidates will also be notified and they may be offered the opportunity to discuss their application and interview with a member of the recruitment panel. Provided consent has been given by the applicant, references may be sought at any point during the recruitment. Please note, we will be shortlisting and interviewing as and when we recieve applications- therefore apply early to avoid disappointment. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.