Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Ecton Village Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0QF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £9,326 - £9,472

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Level 2 job summary

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Ecton Village Primary Academy, West Street, Ecton

NJC Scale Point 3 to 4 (£25,614 to £26,016 FTE)

Actual Salary (up to £9326 - £9472)

Part-time (up to 16 hours) | Term Time Only | Flexible Working Pattern

Please note: To meet EYFS statutory staffing requirements, applicants must hold a DfE-recognised Early Years qualification that can be counted within EYFS staff ratios and a level 2 in English. Applications from candidates without an eligible qualification cannot be considered.

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their education? Ecton Village Primary Academy, part of Hatton Academies Trust, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated EYFS team.

This role offers an excellent degree of flexibility and would suit candidates seeking a working pattern that fits around other commitments. We are open to applications from individuals who can work either:

Five afternoons per week, or, Two full days per week

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate and the academy to meet the needs of the provision.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced Early Years team, you will support children's learning, development and wellbeing within our EYFS environment. You will help create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive setting where every child can thrive, supporting both individual pupils and small groups in their learning and development.

The successful candidate will:

Support learning through play and structured activities

Assist in observing, recording and assessing children's progress

Help maintain an engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment

Promote children's independence, confidence and social development

Work closely with colleagues and families to support children's learning journey

Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child welfare

Essential Qualifications and Experience

A key requirement of this role is that applicants must hold a qualification that is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant for inclusion in EYFS staff:child ratios.

Please only apply if you hold an appropriate Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above) that meets this requirement.

You will also need:

Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Experience of working with young children

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

A warm, positive and child-centred approach

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Paediatric first aid training or willing to complete this.

Why Join Us?

At Ecton Village Primary Academy, you'll be part of a supportive school community that values teamwork, professional development and the important contribution of every member of staff. As part of Hatton Academies Trust, you'll benefit from working within an organisation committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and families.

Safeguarding

Hatton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

You will be able to apply for this vacancy, plus find a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website: https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/  We are unable to accept applications by CV only.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Monday 5th October

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Our recruitment processes help us understand what you uniquely contribute. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you use AI, let it support your thinking, not replace it.

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance

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 Ecton Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 74 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ecton Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ecton-village-primary-school

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