St Mary’s CE Primary School

Dollis Park, Finchley

London N3 1BT

Tel: 020 8343 0866 email: office@stmarysn3.barnetmail.net

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2 - Unified Reward Grade D)

Start date: September 2025

Part-time, Permanent position in Reception class

Salary: Unified Reward Grade D (£31,074 - £31,986)

Hours and working weeks: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Our Vision is to: Develop a life-long love of learning, characterised by educational excellence, supportive relationships and Christian values, which enables each child and adult to flourish mentally, physically, spiritually and socially and fulfil their God-given potential, in a welcoming, safe and inclusive Christian environment

 Inspired by the vision, relationships between school and its community are highly positive and greatly valued. The wellbeing and mental health of staff and pupils is a high priority, shaped by an overwhelming sense of Christian love. Staff nurture pupils to be the best individual they can be. (SIAMS Inspection February 2025)

Our pupils are at the heart of our school and we would like to appoint a teacher who is passionate about children’s learning, wellbeing and personal flourishing. If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team in our supportive close-knit school, we would like to hear from you.

We would like to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant who:

·        Is passionate about learning and recognises the difference it can make for our children;

·        Has excellent communication skills and patience and resilience needed for this role;

·        Is reliable, punctual and flexible;

·        Has excellent knowledge of supporting children’s emotional needs including those with SEN;

·        Works effectively with colleagues, children and external agencies;

·        Would support the Christian ethos of the school.

We can offer:

·        A caring Christian ethos where every child matters;

·        Children whose behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary;

·        A friendly and collaborative staff team;

·        A supportive wider school community;

·     Commitment to your further professional development including mentoring and support.

If you would like to discuss the details of the vacancy further with Eve Watson, Head of School, you are warmly welcomed to do so, preferably by visiting the school. Please arrange through the school office (office@stmarysn3.barnetmail.net).

Application packs can be downloaded from this advert and are returnable to the school office. Please use the correct application form, which is attached, and return your application either by hand or to sbm@stmarysn3.barnet.sch.uk. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.stmarysn3.barnet.sch.uk  

Closing & Shortlisting Date: Friday 13th June 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 17th June 2025 or by arrangement with candidates

St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check along with other relevant employment checks.