EYFS Teaching Assistant

Part-time, fixed-term, term time only role covering maternity leave 19.5 hours per week: Monday-Wednesday 08:30-15:30 (to include half an hour Lunchtime Duty each day and a half an hour unpaid break each day)

Start Date – as soon as possible

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 £25,584 - £25,989 EYFS Teaching Assistant

Actual Annual Salary from: £11,274 - £11,453

Closing date: 12pm Monday 9 February 2026

Interview: Thursday 25th February 2026

St Nicholas CofE Primary School are looking for exceptional staff to take up this exciting opportunity and join our supportive and friendly team.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to be deployed across our EYFS areas to support our children in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

Duties include:

· Establishing positive relationships with pupils

· Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills

· Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track

· Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work

· Lunchtime Duty

General requirements:

· An awareness of commitment to equality

· Basic understanding of health and safety

· Understanding and implementing child protection procedures

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with children in EYFS and have a commitment to supporting and encouraging all children to reach their potential.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit, please contact hr@keysacademytrust.org or call our Head of School,  Sarah Hilling, on 0118 9340727.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.  No agencies please

Please note: All applications and responses must be completed personally by the applicant and not generated by AI or automated tools.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.