Early Years Teaching Assistant

Freeland Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8HX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting children from Nursery through to Year 6.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team at Freeland CE Primary School.

Freeland is a small, friendly village primary school just outside Witney and is part of EPA Trust. Our school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Our school vision, "From small beginnings… Know your roots, Branch out, Fly High," reflects our commitment to helping every child flourish.

This is a varied and rewarding role, primarily based within our Early Years provision, working with children aged 2-5 years in our Nursery and Reception classes. However, the successful candidate will also be expected to work flexibly across the primary phase, supporting teaching and learning wherever needed.

An important part of this position will be working in our after-school club with nursery-aged children, four days per week until 5.15pm. We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys working with our youngest children and can provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment at the end of the school day.

You will work closely with our experienced Early Years team and wider school staff to ensure that all children receive the very best start to their education.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Put children's happiness, safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

• Have high expectations of all children and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how young children learn through play.

• Support the delivery of an engaging, creative and inclusive curriculum.

• Take responsibility as a key person for a small group of children, building positive relationships with children and their families.

• Observe and monitor children's development, identify next steps in learning and share information effectively with colleagues.

• Encourage children's independence, confidence, communication and social development.

• Work flexibly across the primary school, supporting pupils of different ages and abilities.

• Help provide a welcoming, safe and enjoyable after-school club experience for nursery children, four days per week until 5.15pm.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.

• Be a reflective, proactive and adaptable practitioner who is enthusiastic about developing their own practice.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive village school community.

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

• A friendly, experienced and dedicated staff team.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.

• High-quality professional development and training through EPA Trust.

• Opportunities for career progression and development within our wider Trust.

• A school that values its staff and is committed to supporting everyone to reach their full potential.

Come and join us!

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, energy, creativity and a genuine passion for working with children. If you enjoy helping young children grow in confidence, develop their independence and discover the excitement of learning, while also embracing the variety of working across a primary school, we would love to hear from you.

If you feel you could be the person we are looking for, then please contact our Administrator, Amanda Zanre to arrange to visit the school on:

office.3208@freeland.oxon.sch.uk or telephone on 01993 881707

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

Eynsham Partnership Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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 Freeland Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Freeland Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/freeland-church-of-england-primary-school

Freeland CE Primary School is a happy, small village school in Oxfordshire, and is part of Eynsham Partnership Academy. We currently have approximately 150 pupils on roll with six classes. Our core purpose is to provide a safe, happy and caring environment in which our children can achieve high expectations spiritually, socially and academically.

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