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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Lanchester Primary School · Watford · Hertfordshire

Job description

The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children aged 4-5 in our Reception class. The Early Years Teaching Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development while implementing the EYFS curriculum.

Our trust comprises of seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

School tours are available and we would love to show you what Lanchester Primary School has to offer. Please contact Sasha Jamison on 01923 224160 to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on 31 October 2026, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Full details of this opportunity are available here.

Interview dates TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment applications at Danes Educational Trust

When you apply for a role at Danes Educational Trust, it is important to us that we hear your voice throughout your employment history and your personal statement. If you use AI tools to support your application, we won’t be able to hear your voice.

We therefore request that you do not use AI tools to write any part of your employment application.

We reserve the right to reject applications which we believe have been AI-generated either wholly or in part

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About this school

Lanchester Primary School

Free schools · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
334
Avg teacher salary
£45,010
Pupil:teacher ratio
32.1:1
Academy trust
DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD

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Salary
£26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £19,368.28 including fringe allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 October 2026
Closing date
31 October 2026

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