Teaching Assistant (EYFS/KS1) – Kingfisher Primary School

Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: 8:00am – 3:00pm or 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kingfisher Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, enthusiastic EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to join our team, working with children aged 4–7 years. You will play a key role in supporting the academic and emotional development of some of our youngest and most enthusiastic learners.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate individual with experience in Early Years and KS1. The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard, respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life, and be committed to helping children achieve their best through an engaging, creative curriculum.

We Are Offering You

• The opportunity to work in a well-resourced Early Years setting.
• Huge scope for advancement and fantastic opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive professional development to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• A warm and professional learning environment with friendly, polite children and supportive parents.

Teaching Assistants are key members of our team, responsible for implementing learning for individuals and groups, and supervising the physical and general care of children, including those with SEN.

We Are Looking For

• Someone with the ability to use a variety of strategies to engage and support children in their learning.
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners.
• A collaborative professional who can contribute to provision planning.
• An excellent role model to children, colleagues, and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness.
• A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision, and values of the school.
• A candidate who is, or wants to become, an integral part of the EYFS team.
• Someone who is forward-thinking and adaptable.

What We Can Offer

Astrea Academy Trust has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish, including:

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Work-life and family-friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• A growth mindset ethos.

Important Dates

• Closing Date: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
• Interviews: 12/02/2026

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. If you are committed to supporting children’s education and want to be part of a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you!