Early Years Learning Support Assistant
Southgate Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
9 September 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF Associate 2 Actual Salary - £21,441.00
Early Years Learning Support Assistant job summary
Southgate Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced EYFS Learning Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting young children and helping to create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an individual with strong Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge and experience who understands how young children learn best through play, exploration, and positive relationships. Working closely with our EYFS Leader and wider team, you will play a vital role in supporting children's learning, development, and well-being, helping them build the confidence and skills they need for a successful start to school life.
As a key member of our Early Years provision, you will:
- Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum.
- Act as a key worker, building positive relationships with children and families.
- Encourage children's curiosity, independence, and social development through engaging learning experiences.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Contribute to assessment and observations to help monitor and celebrate children's progress.
What we're looking for
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have recent experience working within an EYFS setting and who are passionate about early childhood development.
Essential requirements include:
- A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- A Level 2 Childcare qualification (Level 3 desirable).
- Experience of working within an EYFS environment.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and child development.
- Up-to-date safeguarding training.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
This role is ideal for someone who is warm, patient, and committed to giving every child the very best start to their education. If you are passionate about Early Years and thrive in a supportive, child-centred environment, we would love to hear from you.
About Southgate Primary School
Our school sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 - £24,751
Actual Salary: £21,441.00
Hours: Term Time Only (39 Weeks) - 36.25hrs per week
Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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 Southgate Primary
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 267 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Southgate Primary website
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