Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level – EYFS
Actual Annual Salary: £19,511 – £21,267
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,594 – £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: FTC – 31 August 2027
Hours: 32.5 hours per week – Part Time, Term Time Only Plus Inset days
Potential Start Date: 3 September 2026
We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team from September.
The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to a child starting school, helping them to settle, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom environment, including development of self-care routines.
They will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support learning and inclusion and help the child to access the EYFS curriculum within a play-based learning environment.
About you:
- Has previous experience of supporting children with additional needs within a nursery or EYFS setting.
- Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
- Holds a full and relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualification).
- Has strong evidence of supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
- Will foster independence while offering reassurance and encouragement.
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy competency (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications and/or experience).
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
- Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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