EYFS Senior Teaching Assistant 
Barrow Hedges Primary School
33.75 hours per week | Term Time Plus 2 days | Start Date: September 2026

Scale 4/5 £24,913.51 - £27,957.02

Barrow Hedges Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early years education, committed to helping children thrive, and able to work effectively as part of a supportive school team.

The Role:
Supporting teaching and learning within the Reception classroom
Working with individuals and small groups of children
Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
Supporting children’s social, emotional, and educational development
Assisting with classroom preparation and daily routines

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with young children, ideally in an Early Years setting
Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Is committed to supporting all children to achieve their full potential
Holds relevant qualifications or experience (desirable)

We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community
Friendly and dedicated staff
Opportunities for professional development
Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
A positive and inclusive working environment

We are proud to offer staff and pupil charters which demonstrate our commitment to protect, promote and enhance the opportunities available to everyone who is part of Cirrus. Our commitment to professional development is ongoing and we offer a wide range of courses and learning opportunities as well as opportunities to network with experienced practitioners from across the Trust.

We strive to empower our pupils to be the best they can be by providing education that enables them to flourish and take pride in their achievements. Our class teachers are enthusiastic, highly skilled and motivated to create unique learning experiences for our pupils. We would love to hear from like minded individuals.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme 

- Cycle to work scheme

-Two week October half term

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. 

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust  will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations. 

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities. 

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview. 

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members. 

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk 

Barrow Hedges Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and safer recruitment procedures.

For further details and an application form, please contact the school office or visit our website.

Closing Date: 12th May 2026

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