Early years foundation stage teaching assistant

The role

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to deliver high-quality education and care. They will help to create an engaging, inclusive and language-rich environment in which children feel safe, develop confidence and thrive.

The core working hours are 8:15am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday. We are particularly interested in applicants who are also willing to undertake additional paid hours within our wraparound provision, operating from 7:30am to 8:30am and 3:00pm to 5:30pm. The precise pattern of any additional hours will be agreed separately.

• holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• has recent experience of working effectively within an EYFS setting
• understands child development and the statutory EYFS framework
• is warm, patient and skilled at building secure relationships with young children
• can support communication, language, early literacy and early mathematics
• is committed to inclusion and supporting children with additional needs
• works well with parents, carers and colleagues
• is committed to safeguarding, professional learning and high expectations
• is flexible and willing to support wraparound care where agreed

• an Outstanding and ambitious Early Years provision
• wonderful children who are eager to learn
• a supportive, experienced and welcoming team
• high-quality professional development
• a nurturing, inclusive school where relationships and wellbeing matter

• the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families

Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and qualification checks, and all other relevant safer recruitment checks.