[260212] EYFS Teaching Assistant
High Street Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3SJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
1 March 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C, Pt 5-7,
[260212] EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary
Post: [251008] EYFS Teaching Assistant - Primary
Location: High Street Primary Academy, Plymouth PL1 3SJ
FTE Salary Range: Grade C, point 5-7, £24,790 rising to £25,584 per annum pro rata
Actual Annual Salary: £19,997 rising to £20,638 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term-time only (39 weeks)
Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the role
Come and join our supportive team and work within our inclusive setting. We are seeking to appoint 1 ambitious and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our primary team based at High Street Primary Academy.
We can offer training for the right candidates to support our effective phonics programme, adaptive curriculum delivery and quality interventions. We are proud of our school, our pupils and our community - come and be a part of our team!
About the successful candidate
You will need:
- NVQ2 Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
- Understanding of foundation/national stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 RQF or equivalent or experience
- Numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the duties of the role
- Knowledge of the Early Years Framework
- Effective written and oral communication skills required to liaise with pupils, other staff, parents and outside agencies and professionals.
- Keyboarding skills required to support the use of ICT in learning activities.
About the School
High Street Primary Academy is a primary school located in Stonehouse, Plymouth. We currently have approximately 220 pupils on roll from aged 2 to 11. In July 2023, OFSTED inspectors rated the school as ‘good’, praising the highly ambitious curriculum, the speed in which children gained the knowledge and skills they need, the support given to children to read confidently. Inclusion is a strength within the school; all pupils including those with SEND, make good progress. Pupils behaviour is good and we use our bespoke manners curriculum to encourage a warm and friendly ethos.
Our vision is clear: every child matters, every day. Every child at High Street Academy is supported to achieve their full potential - we work tirelessly and collaboratively as a team to offer all children the opportunity to meet their aspirations beyond expectations. Children enter school each morning excited to begin learning and pupils, staff and parents want High Street Primary to be the best that it can be.
Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the High Street Primary Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
So if you think this role may be for you and want to be part of our team please get in touch by emailing the recruitment team on recruitment@reachsouth.org or 01752 422955.
Closing date: for applications is Sunday 1ST March 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 10th March 2026.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About High Street Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- High Street Primary Academy website
School location
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