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Garfield Primary School is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant & Playleader to join our happy and hardworking Early Years Team.
The role will be based in our Nursery, working with individuals or small groups of children as well as lunchtime supervision. You should be creative and caring with a commitment to quality educational provision and the ability to work in partnership with the class teacher. You should have high expectations for all children, motivating and engaging them in the learning process and be prepared to make a valuable contribution to our school with a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life.
A full and relevant Early Years Qualification & a good standard of English & Maths are essential along with enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. There will be plenty of opportunity for professional development and the chance to build a wide range of skills around support for children’s learning and their all-round development.
The role is for 3 days/week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for this academic year) from 8.15am-3.45pm with half an hour for lunch. The contract is term time only including INSET days (39 weeks). The actual pro-rated salary will be £14,882 (pay award pending).
Garfield Primary is a successful, vibrant school set in the heart of Wimbledon. We have a fantastic school environment with colourful, inspiring interior spaces and lovely surroundings. Our children enter through a park through which flows the River Wandle and is used for P.E. and nature studies. We are all extremely proud of our school’s ethos and mission statement. Our Core Values of Friendship, Respect & Excellence permeate through all that we do. We take pride in being a multi-cultural community. Visitors to our school always comment on our calm and purposeful atmosphere. Garfield is a place where children embrace challenge and flourish in achievement. Our curriculum ensures that pupils receive an exciting and motivational education, which encourages them to always aspire to be the best that they can be.
Benefits of working at Garfield include:
•happy and supportive staff
•dress down Friday
•free on-site car parking on site
•free children's breakfast club and after school provision if needed
•pupils who are well behaved and keen to learn
•supportive parents, governors and PTA
Closing date: Midday Monday 2nd June 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd June 2025
Interview date: Thursday 5th June 2025
You are very welcome to visit the school prior to interview or you may wish to view our newsletters via our website or our Instagram account to get an overview of our school.
Garfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check. CVs will not be accepted.
Safeguarding Statement
Garfield Primary recruits to Safer Recruitment guidelines and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of age, gender (including gender reassignment), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status or disability. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and qualifications check.