EYFS Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Job Vacancy: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Clapgate Primary School Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 33.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm (30 mins lunch) - Weekly staff CPD session 3.30-4.30pm (Wednesday)
Salary: B1 points 4 - 6 (pro rata) Start Date: A.S.A. P Reports To: EYFS Leader / Senior Leadership Team Enhanced DBS Check Required- YES
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage team. As an Early Years Teaching Assistant at Clapgate, you will help create a nurturing and engaging environment for our youngest learners. Working closely with the class teachers, you will support children’s early learning, deliver individual and small group teaching, and contribute to their social, emotional, and academic development. This role is ideal for someone who is caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping young children thrive.
To find out more about our Early Years at Clapgate Primary School, please visit our EYFS page on the school website here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality EYFS learning experiences.
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote independence.
- Help maintain a nurturing, stimulating environment indoors and outdoors.
- Promote children’s communication, language, and early literacy through high-quality interactions.
- Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development and manage behaviour effectively.
- Observe learning and play, sharing key information and next steps with the class teacher.
- Prepare and organise resources and contribute to high-quality continuous provision.
- Provide intimate care where required, including toileting and personal hygiene
- Work collaboratively with the EYFS team to support planning and reflective practice.
- Safeguard and protect all pupils, following school policies and reporting any concerns promptly and appropriately.
Other Duties:
- Comply with all school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
- Participate in weekly professional development and training.
- Complete a Pediatric First Aid training course once appointed.
- Be willing to spend a large amount time outdoors during children’s play.
Required
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working with young children
- Secure literacy and numeracy skills
- Level 2 or Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential)
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who is…
- Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting young children’s communication, learning, and development
- Confident in EYFS curriculum content and how young children learn
- Able to engage children as active, independent learners
- Skilled in behaviour management and able to maintain a calm, nurturing learning environment
- Empathetic, patient, and responsive to individual needs, building strong and trusting relationships
- Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in professional development
- Reflective and observant, able to provide clear feedback on children’s progress and any misconceptions
- Passionate about outdoor learning and the positive impact it has on children’s development
- Brings energy, vision, and enthusiasm to the school community
- Promotes high-quality oracy and confident communication
- Takes a creative, adaptable approach to supporting learning