EYFS L2 Teaching Assistant

Reigate Park Primary Academy, Derby, DE22 4EQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale E SCP 10 – 14 £27,694 - £29,540 (This is the full-time salary. The actual salary will be paid pro rata to hours worked)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates willhave: 

• A full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in anearly yearssetting

• Secure knowledge and understanding of the Early YearsStatutoryFramework. 

• Good understanding of a child’s development and learning.  

The successful candidates willbe able to:

• Support children’s Communication and Language developmentbyengaging inhigh-quality interactions.

• Use theirInitiativeand contribute towardscreatinga stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

• Assistwith the preparation of teaching resources or materials.

• Work with groups of childrenacross a range of learning activities.

• Provide supportto individualpupils, including those with specialeducationalneeds ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Supportchildrenwith theirpersonalcare.

• Communicatesensitively and effectively withall stakeholders including staff,childrenand parents/carers.  

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Free Eye Care Vouchers

• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

EYFS TA JD & PS.docx - 1.02 MB (opens in new tab)

About Reigate Park Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reigate Park Primary Academy website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reigate-park-primary-academy

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