18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm Term time only Temporary contract with view to permanent.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 5 (scale point to be determined based on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey.

Working within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through high-quality interactions, play-based learning, and nurturing care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning experiences
  • Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and development
  • Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
  • Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development
  • Assist with observations and assessment of children’s progress
  • Promote positive behaviour and model excellent communication and interaction
  • Support routines including snack time, outdoor learning, and transitions

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working with young children, ideally within an EYFS setting
  • Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Be patient, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood development
  • Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Be proactive, flexible, and willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children



What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly staff team
  • A well-resourced EYFS environment
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day


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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
221 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01302 842092

The Governors, staff, parents and pupils of Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School are
looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader, who will guide our welcoming
and happy school into the next phase of development.
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary is a LA maintained school and we are situated in a village on
the outskirts of Doncaster, catering for 222 pupils aged 3-11. We are proud of our inclusive
ethos and all children achieve their full potential to become rounded and responsible
citizens. We do this by providing high-quality learning which both excites and challenges
them. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

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