EYFS Inclusion Assistant

Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE)

EYFS Inclusion Assistant job summary

We are seeking a passionate and hard-working individual to take on the role of Early Years Inclusion Assistant. The successful candidate will be someone who is kind, caring and nurturing, who loves working with children and who will help to support our children both academically and socially on their learning journey. This is a full time role in one of our Early Years classes for 28.75 hours (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday.

However applications will be considered for those candidates wishing to work part time e.g. five mornings or five afternoons a week.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide a high standard of academic and social support to the children they work with both in the classroom and during unstructured times.

• Be able to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet the needs of individual pupils.

• Support the class teacher by undertaking work under their direction.

• Have a Maths and English GCSE qualification at Grade C or equivalent.

• Have a good understanding of the Early Years curriculum.

• Possess excellent communication and written skills.

• Be empathetic and understanding of children’s individual learning needs.

• Be patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour.

• Be willing to go the extra mile for the children in their care.

Experience of working within a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate as we are passionate about providing opportunities for professional development at all levels.

We can offer you:

• A school which is known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious.

• The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance - “Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well-being and workload” - Ofsted 2023.

• The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding.

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 Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knebworth-primary-and-nursery-school

Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow with the children at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts.  We are known for our exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious and one which prepares our children for life in a modern sustainable Britain.  We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, feel valued and are represented.

Our school lies in the heart of a close village community and has done so for over 100 years since the school opened in 1912.  The school is set within the heart of the village, with the high street and local shops easily accessible.  Knebworth train station (Kings Cross line) is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the school. 

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff.  We are in essence a big family but we have the warmth and feeling of a small school.  Everyone knows and respects one another.  

We have Deep Roots within the community and as such our children develop deep roots.  We passionately believe in developing the whole child and giving them the secure foundations essential for them to be respectful, responsible and resilient young adults who can thrive in an ever-changing world.  We have High Aspirations for all our children.  We want them to be the best, to stand out, to dream big and to lead successful, fulfilling lives. 

At Knebworth, we have three school values - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and these can be applied to both learning and social behaviours.  Our school values apply not only to our children but to our staff, parents and the wider community.  By having a connection with the school either by working here or sending your children here we do expect all adults to embody and live our school values.

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