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Company: Shaw Education Trust
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Location: Cannock Chase
Job Description:

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Part Time

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This part‑time role supports Nursery children during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

  • Assist children with lunchtime routines (eating, hygiene, social interaction).
  • Promote independence, good manners and wellbeing throughout the lunch break.
  • Work effectively as part of the Early Years team.
  • Commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children.
  • Experience working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
  • Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children.
  • Committed to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Working Hours & Salary:

  • Actual Salary: £3,856 – £3,979.
  • Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 38 weeks plus 5 inset days or 30 weeks to cover Nursery lunches.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
  • Generous holiday entitlement from first day (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, incl. Bank Holidays).
  • Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
  • Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work scheme, discounts and other benefits.
  • Access to Institute of Education and professional development courses.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026