EYFS Teaching Assistant - 2 posts

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• Salary: Scale D £13.92 per hour
• Temporary until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• Post 1, 29 hrs/wk
• Post 2, 15 hrs/wk
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistants to start as soon as possible to support and work flexibly across two of our EYFS classes. One post is full school days; the alternative post is every morning. We are looking for candidates who: 

• Have experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting. 
• Is keen to support the teacher in delivering learning both inside and outsde of the classroom.  
• Is willing to support small groups with phonics, guided reading and maths. 
• Is interested in deliving speech intervention programmes as directed by the SENDCO. 
• Is flexible in supporting other children in the class with small group or whole class work aswell as 1-1 as required. 
• Is able to support behaviour and wellbeing of children aswell as promoting educational outcomes. 
• Recognises the importance of quality interactions with children and can model these 
• Has an interest in supporting SEN children to be able to access the Early Years Curriculum
• Can support with classroom organisiation and administrative tasks 
• Is keen to develop their experience through training 
• Is able to communicate effectively to all members of the school team and collaborate well with others. 
• Is calm, patient and committed to doing their best for children. 
• Is keen to promote the school’s commitment to Nurture 

We can offer: 

• Appropriate training to support the role 
• A team approach to planning and provision with experienced practitioners 
• Supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated and talented staff 
• Delightful children, who are well motivate and want to learn 
• Friendly and supportive parents and Governors 

These posts are initially a temporary contract from appointment until 31 August 2027.  

Working hours for the posts are Post 1 - 29 hours each week 09:00-15:15 daily. Post 2 - 15 hours each week 09:00-12:00 noon.

Visits to see our lovely school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting - [email removed]

How to apply:

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed applications should be returned via email to - [email removed]

You will be contacted by telephone or email if you are selected for interview. 

Closing date: 07 October 2026, 9am    

Interview date: TBC

Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to the post includes obtaining two satisfactory references prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.