Teaching Assistant EYFS

A permanent post in the early years team at Hartley Brook Primary Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust. The role is supporting children across the Early Years Foundation Stage alongside the class teacher, through play, adult-guided activities and personal care. It runs term time only at 32.5 hours a week. Candidates need a Level 3 Early Years qualification and fluent English, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Support children's learning and development through play-based, child-led and adult-guided activities
• Encourage communication, language, literacy, numeracy and personal development
• Give support to individual pupils and small groups to meet developmental milestones
• Foster children's confidence, independence, resilience and positive relationships
• Create and maintain engaging, safe and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Observe children's progress and contribute to assessment and learning records
• Support children with personal care, welfare and wellbeing needs where required
• Work with teachers, parents and colleagues to make sure children get the best support
• Promote good behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities
• Contribute to the wider life, values and ethos of the school

• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, or BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

• At least two years' experience working with or caring for children in the relevant age range

• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory background checks, including references
• Fluent English, required for all public-facing post holders

• Genuine passion for supporting young children to learn and grow
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Holds high expectations and aspirations for every child
• Patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Works effectively in a team and uses own initiative
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Professional development opportunities
• Collaboration across a family of schools within Astrea Academy Trust