Teaching Assistant EYFS - Craggs Community School

Position:Teaching Assistant EYFS

Hours and Salary: 32.5 hours NJC 4-6 FTE £26,017 - £26,847, Actual Salary £19,776 - £20,407

School and

Location:

Crags Community School

Contract type:
Permanent

Interview dates: w/c Monday 12 th October 2026

Crags Community School is a large primary school in Maltby, a town on the outskirts of Rotherham and is part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. We are a very happy, safe and friendly school with a real ‘family’ feel. We are also extremely proud of our children and their success. We have a highly inclusive ethos and believe that, by always doing our best, every child can achieve to be the best that they can be.

At Crags Community School we believe that in order to nurture our ‘Team Crags’ ethos there are five main elements;

Community, Relationships, Aspirations, Growth, Success

Our staff are highly skilled and committed professionals, who work in partnership with home, to ensure children's experiences in school are productive and enjoyable. We aim to help children grow as independent individuals and thrive as part of a team, academically, socially and emotionally. We passionately believe in providing a curriculum that is inspiring and engaging. Our aim is for pupils to gain the requisite knowledge and skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness for their next stage of education.

Our curriculum considers the development of the whole child and we strive to enable our children to achieve their full potential through opportunities to learn and develop in a school environment that is positive and safe, where all individuals are treated equally. We all have a shared responsibility to promote the highest of expectations and want all stakeholders to contribute and be heard.

We foster positive relationships and a can do attitude amongst the school community by offering an environment of support, where individuals feel listened to, making time for sharing and understanding from others’ point of view and being adventurous in our approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are excited to be seeking a dynamic and committed teaching assistants to join our highly motivated team of dedicated professionals. The post is permanent and will commence as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• Has Level 2 or 3 or equivalent qualifications
• Is inclusive and committed to ensuring all children realise their full potential
• Has recent experience in a primary school setting
• Has experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Can contribute to the development of the school and curriculum
• Has a good sense of humour, is approachable, flexible and is able to work as part of a team

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.