EYFS Teaching Assistant

Furzeham Primary School, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 November 2025

• Closing date

  18 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC
• Actual salary: £18,105 - £20,216 for hours and weeks stated (pay award pending)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Furzeham Primary & Nursery School is looking to appoint a EYFS Teaching Assistant in our brand new 2 year old provision that will be opening in September. Currently in our Nursery, we provide care and early education for children aged 3–5 years, with most of our children transitioning to the school as they grow. You will be part of a strong team of dedicated professionals working together to provide outstanding and creative learning for our children. We offer excellent professional development and exciting research opportunities.

As our EYFS Teaching Assistant you will be enthusiastic, empathetic, patient and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our children to join with us and support in the learning.

What you will need to succeed:

• Hold a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and experience in working in a nursery
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
• Be flexible with start and finishing times
• Have impeccable interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to colleagues of all levels of seniority

We would love to hear from anyone who has the skills and enthusiasm to take on this role.

This is fixed term contract until 31/08/2026.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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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Job Description - Education Support and Technicians - EYFS TA (FURZ).pdf - 686 KB (opens in new tab)

About Furzeham Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Furzeham Primary School website
• Email address: Lisa.Oflaherty@furzeham.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/furzeham-primary-school-brixham

At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life- long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. Furzeham Primary is a happy, inclusive and successful school. We have wonderful, caring children, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with our parents and the broader community. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Furzeham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Lisa.Oflaherty@furzeham.tsat.uk.

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