About UsAt Harris Primary Academy Orpington we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine life-long love of learning and that every child flourishes by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all children to succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Our children are at the heart of everything we do with the academy and it is our committed ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, ambitious, global citizens of the future. SummaryDo you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children aged 3-5 years old in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This role is available full-time or as a job-share arrangement, working 27.5 hours per week with a morning shift starting at 7am or an afternoon shift finishing at 6pm. The actual salary will be £25,394.21 - £25,756.54 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week or £18,622.42 - £18,888.13 (27.5 hours per week). This is a fixed term contract from September 2026 to August 2027. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment. Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs. Assisting in