Salary £24,412 - £24,795 (pro rata). 30 hours per week. Term time only.

The Governors of Our Lady & St Benedict are looking to appoint an Early Years Assistant to work amongst our school’s small and committed staff team. The successful candidate will support the teacher, parents and other colleagues to help create an effective, safe and purposeful learning environment. You would be required to cover an after school club and some lunchtime duties within the role and the hours.

Applicants should have experience of working in a primary school.

Our new Early Years Assistant will:

• Be committed to actively upholding the catholic ethos of our school
• Assist other staff with assessment procedures to ensure children’s progress
• Support pupils in social & emotional well-being, reporting problems as appropriate
• Understand and support independent learning & inclusion of all pupils is required
• Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
• Update children’s records
• Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required whilst encouraging independence
• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom
• Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
• Assist other staff with the assessment procedures to ensure children’s progress is satisfactory.
• Be creative, imaginative and innovative
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement, attainment and behaviour
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
• Be a strong team player
• Have good communication skills at all levels

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and friendly school with well-motivated, happy children
• Dedicated and committed team members 
• A supportive Governing Body
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to DBS disclosure.

Application forms are available to download from the school website www.ourladyandstbenedict.co.uk

Dates for interviews TBC

No applications will be accepted after 12pm on Friday 19^th December 2025.  For further information please contact the school khoward@olsbprimary.org.uk