Reception Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner Location: Southall, Ealing Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time Hours: 08:30am – 4:00pm About the School We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Southall, Ealing. The school is committed to providing a high-quality Early Years education and offers a positive and inclusive learning environment for both staff and pupils. The Role We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner / Reception Teaching Assistant to join the Reception team. The successful candidate will support children within the Early Years setting, helping to create a nurturing, engaging, and safe learning environment. Key Responsibilities -Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum within the Reception class -Work closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team -Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing -Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities -Maintain high standards of safeguarding and classroom practice -Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents Skills & Experience Required -Level 3 Early Years qualification preferred -Candidates without a Level 3 qualification must have at least 1 year of Early Years experience within the UK -Good understanding of the EYFS framework -Experience working within a primary school or nursery setting -Ability to work effectively as part of a team -Strong communication and interpersonal skills This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about Early Years education and looking to join a friendly and supportive school environment.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>