EYFS Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)
Branston Church of England Infant Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1PR26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026
Actual salary
- £11,515.74 - £12,069.79 Pro Rata (£24,796 - £25,989 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher or Practitioner in EYFS.
To provide support for the student’s welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following:
Record pupil data.
Support children’s learning through play.
Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
Support pupils in using basic ICT.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding
Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@branstoninfants.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is one where everyone is valued and encouraged to take an active role in our school community. We believe positive role models and strong, supportive relationships help children feel safe and secure enough to take the risks necessary to learn. The skills, knowledge and dedication of all of our staff and community volunteers help to enthuse and motivate our children to achieve their very best and we provide a varied and exciting curriculum tailored to the needs and the interests of the children.
Children from across the community are welcomed and valued as they enter our school. We ensure they are safe and able to flourish within our nurturing Christian ethos based on distinctive Christian values of Kindness, Love, Respect, Honesty, Forgiveness and Perseverance.
Our children are inspired by rich and exciting learning opportunities and encouraged to grow, physically, spiritually and emotionally through the experiences they have and the choices they make.
Our children leave us as independent, resilient individuals who know themselves, respect others of all faiths and none and have an intrinsic love of learning.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised
that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our
commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is
to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly
available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at
interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not
directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information
will be shared with the interview panel.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Branston Church of England Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 132 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Branston Church of England Infant Academy website
- Email address
- enquiries@branstoninfants.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01522 791907
Arranging a visit to Branston Church of England Infant Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@branstoninfants.laat.co.uk.
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