EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant – Level 3

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade E, £13.90-£14.58 per hour

EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant – Level 3 job summary

Tel: 01553 774666 

Email:  admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website:   http://www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies-listings/ 

 

Headteacher: Daniel Farthing 

 

• Salary – Grade E, £13.90-£14.58 per hour 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 34.25 hours per week 
• Term Time plus Training Days 
• Required for September 2026 (with the option of an earlier start for the successful candidate) 

 

‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.’ – Dr. Seuss 

 

If you believe Early Years education should be ambitious, carefully crafted and grounded in strong relationships, you will feel at home here. 

Our Early Years provision is a place of energy, curiosity and high expectations. We are proud of the exceptional environment we have created and are now looking for an experienced, motivated practitioner who is ready to contribute, grow and make a real impact. 

If you are passionate about high-quality Early Years practice, believe on continuous provision and want to work in a setting where your professional development is taken seriously, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. 

 

Why join our Early Years team? 

• Exceptional Early Years environment – A well-established, highly regarded provision built on sustained investment and a strong commitment to play-based learning. 
• High-quality professional development – Evidence-informed CPD, coaching and collaboration to help you refine and strengthen your practice 
• Outstanding resources – Carefully designed continuous provision and high-quality materials that support purposeful learning. 
• Inspiring outdoor provision – A vibrant outdoor space offering rich opportunities for exploration, independence and creativity every day. 
• A supportive, ambitious team – A culture built on reflection, teamwork and a shared drive for excellence. 

About the role 

You will work as part of a skilled and committed EYFS team, supporting high-quality teaching and learning through purposeful interactions, strong relationships and a deep understanding of child development. 

We are particularly keen to hear from practitioners who already have some experience in Early Years and are ready to build on this, bringing ideas, initiative and a willingness to continuously improve.  However, if you are new to EYFS but feel you have the passion and drive to succeed please let us know. 

 

Our school culture 

We are a forward-thinking, community-focused school built on the values of possibility, community and independence. We believe all children can succeed and that staff development is key to achieving this. 

Our team is open to feedback, committed to evidence-informed practice and focused on delivering the very best outcomes for our children. 

Working in a school where you are not aligned with the culture can be a miserable experience. So…we both need to have alignment if you come to work here! 

We offer: 

• A structured induction  
• A strong focus on professional development and career progression 
• A supportive and collaborative staff team 
• Access to high-quality CPD through VNET and beyond 
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health 
• A well-resourced and continually developing learning environment 
• Norfolk Rewards – staff discount programme 

 

Visits to the school are encouraged. If you would like to visit the school, you will be assured a warm welcome.  Please contact Kerry Tucker, School Business Manager, who will be more than happy to arrange your visit.  

 

How to apply 

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.  Alternatively, please visit our school website for an application form -  

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any additional support to enable you to make an application please contact Kerry Tucker, School Business Manager: by email to - admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk  or phone: 01553 774666.  

Completed application forms should be returned either by email to - admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk or by post to Kerry Tucker, Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School, William Booth Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR.  

We are unable to accept CVs in place of application forms.  

 

Closing date:  22 May 2026 

Interview date:  TBC 

 

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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 Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairstead-community-primary-and-nursery-school

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