Early Years Assistant

Highbury Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,950.97 - £18,811.49 Annually (Actual) Pay Award Pending

Early Years Assistant job summary

Early Years Assistant (TPR)

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Pay & Contract

£24,795.86 to £25,584 Salary

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only

Grade: Trust Grade 2

Actual Salary: £24,795.86 - £25,584 (Actual £17,950.97 - £18,811.49)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (hours tba Mon-Fri with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) 38 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 04/09/2026 by 12:00 noon

Interview Date: w/c 07/09/2026

Highbury Primary School

Highbury Primary School Early Years is a warm and welcoming setting dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and education that supports every child’s development.

Position Description

As part of the EYFS team, the role involves supporting the emotional and learning development of Early Years children within a child-centred environment, while maintaining high standards of childcare and promoting positive behaviour. It also requires effective liaison with teachers, nursery staff, teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external organisations to ensure a collaborative approach within the nursery and EYFS setting. Additionally, the role provides appropriate support and guidance to meet individual pupil needs, helping children transition successfully to primary school and ensuring they are fully supported throughout their first year.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with qualified practitioners to create a positive and engaging learning environment for children aged 9 months - 5 Years.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Two-Week October Half Term

We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It is just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Process

For any questions about the application process, please get in touch with our Central People Team on people@chimat.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Highbury Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highbury Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highbury-primary-school

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