EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Gabriel's CofE Academy, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AN

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 35 Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Point 7 – 10 £26,403 - £28,142 FTE
• Pay scale: SCP 7-10
• Hourly rate: £13.69-£14.59 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

• NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent
• Recent, relevant in-service training in current EYFS practice
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or equivalent
• Current paediatric first-aid certificate
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
• Considerable experience of working to support learning within an EYFS setting
• Up-to-date Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum & Assessment
• Ability to articulate an understanding of excellent practice in teaching and learning in the Early Years
• Knowledge of assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress and achievements in the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum including an understanding of standards expected
• Knowledge of synthetic phonics and early reading strategies
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of children and young people.
• Demonstrates genuine passion for learning and children’s progress
• Positive and flexible approach to new ideas, approaches and challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good personal relationships, including the ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative
• Evidence of an appreciation of establishing and developing positive relationships with parents and the local community
• Committed to own continuing professional development
• Demonstrates an understanding that at all times the best interests of the children must be promoted
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s ethos and values
• An understanding of and proactive commitment to promoting equal opportunities for all
• Excellent attendance record
• Appreciates the significance of child protection and safeguarding for all individual children
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of and commitment to establishing a culture of safeguarding for the whole school community

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Commitment to your professional development
• Exciting, forward thinking school
• A calm, purposeful learning environment
• Excellent facilities
• Growth and development opportunities
• 13 weeks break from work each year
• Discounted childcare
• Flexible working opportunities

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

St Gabriel’s CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.

The post holder will be required to take responsibility for and uphold a culture of safeguarding.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

EYFS TA Candidate Information 2025.pdf - 680 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gabriel's CofE Academy

• School type: Free School, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gabriel's CofE Academy website
• Email address: office@stgabrielscofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 01788222405
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gabriel-s-cofe-academy

We are a highly successful, happy and forward-facing school, eager to keep learning, developing and being a place where all can flourish.

Arranging a visit to St Gabriel's CofE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stgabrielscofeacademy.org.

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