Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (EYFS)

Band F

Part Time Permanent

35 Working Hours 39 Weeks per Year

Required from 01 September 2025

Park Primary School

At Park Primary School we know that our Teaching Assistants are essential to the learning development and wellbeing of our pupils - and we invest in them accordingly. Over the past year weve enhanced the way we support and develop our TAs offering dedicated weekly staff meetings targeted CPD and access to nationally recognised qualifications.

We have also introduced specialist TA teams with staff developing expertise in key curriculum areas - including Early Years - so that they can make a meaningful contribution to our whole-school priorities. If you are looking to join a forward-thinking inclusive school that recognises your role and supports your growth we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within our Early Years Foundation Setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the very beginning of our childrens learning journey in a vibrant well-resourced and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will:

Have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Have experience working with children aged 3-4 years with a strong understanding of early child development

Be confident in supporting childrens language development early reading and number sense

Be skilled in promoting positive relationships emotional regulation and independent learning

Be proactive in supporting routines continuous provision and learning through play

Understand the EYFS framework including the prime and specific areas of learning

Be able to contribute to observations assessments and planning working closely with teachers and families

Be committed to inclusive practice able to support children with a range of developmental needs

In return Park Primary School offers:

A nurturing child-centred environment with a strong focus on early childhood education

Weekly meetings and training for all TAs with additional CPD tailored to EYFS needs

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A dedicated experienced EYFS team who work collaboratively to support every child

A school culture that values TAs as professionals and vital members of our community

The working hours during term time are typically 8:35-15:40 Monday to Friday with a 16:30 finish once a week for after school club/activities and a further 17:00 finish for staff meeting/development. A personalised timetable will be issued annually. You will also work the five inset days across the year for targeted CPD activities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Monday 16th June at 4pm.

Please contact our Business Manager Helen Tickell on 0 ext. 4 to book a visit

Application forms and supporting letters detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria within the Person Specification should be emailed to CVs will not be accepted.

Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex race or disability.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education as part of our pre-employment due diligence we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.