Teaching Assistant Employer Newton Primary Reference P

Are you passionate about early childhood education and committed to giving every child a voice We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our team and support our youngest learners at a particularly exciting time in our schools development.

While the current need is within EYFS we are also looking for someone who is open to developing their role and supporting learning across the wider school in the future.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant you will form the building blocks for education at Newton Primary School ensuring that every child thrives. You will work closely with pupils families and the Early Years team to ensure all children have the very best start to their education.

We are looking for a skilled and caring practitioner with strong EYFS experience who understands the importance of high-quality interactions in supporting childrens development. The successful candidate will be someone who truly listens to children values their perspectives and helps create an environment where every child feels heard respected and confident to express themselves.

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to nurture curiosity independence and a love of learning supporting children both in adult-led and child-initiated activities.

What Newton has to offer you:
- Amazing children who love coming to school
- A supportive and experienced EYFS team
- A committed and welcoming staff and board of governors
- Opportunities for professional development
- A vibrant and inclusive school community

We require you to:

-Be passionate about childrens learning development and wellbeing

-Build warm trusting relationships with children

-Be a great team player with a positive proactive approach

-Have high expectations for childrens learning development and behaviour

-Be an excellent Early Years practitioner with a strong record of achievement and success

Visits to school: Thursday 26^th March at 9.00am

Tuesday 31^st March at 3.30pm

If you would like to visit the school prior to applying please contact Emma Hutcheson (EYFS leader) to book onto a walk around or arrange a separate time to visit the school at

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 28^th April 2026