EYFS Teaching Assistant L3

Pineham Barns Primary School, Northamptonshire, NN4 9FF

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,846.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE) Grade F, Point 6-7, Level 3. 30 hours per week

EYFS Teaching Assistant L3 job summary

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

We have an exciting opportunity to join Pineham Barns Primary School as an EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3).

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can bring energy, creativity and a genuine passion for early childhood education to our exceptional Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping our youngest children flourish, develop confidence and build the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

At Pineham Barns, our Early Years provision is something we are incredibly proud of. Recently recognised by Ofsted as Exceptional, our EYFS is a vibrant, inspiring and nurturing environment where children thrive. From the moment children join us, they are immersed in rich learning experiences that spark curiosity, develop independence and encourage exploration through purposeful play. Our children benefit from highly skilled practitioners, exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments, and a curriculum that places wonder, creativity and children's interests at its heart.

Our school philosophy centres around the key principles of Fun, Creativity & Achievement. These values are woven throughout our Early Years provision, where learning is engaging, memorable and carefully designed to ensure every child feels successful. We believe children learn best when they are excited, motivated and inspired, and our EYFS team works tirelessly to create opportunities that capture children's imaginations and help them develop across all areas of learning.

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will be joining a passionate and supportive team who are committed to giving every child the very best start to their educational journey. You will work alongside experienced practitioners to support children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality interactions, engaging activities and nurturing relationships.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience of working with young children within an EYFS setting.
• Has a strong understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, independence and resilience.
• Can create warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for children's learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a positive outlook to school life.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work within an Ofsted-recognised Exceptional EYFS provision.
• A stunning learning environment with well-resourced indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and explore.
• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming staff team.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities through our Trust.
• An exceptional wellbeing support programme, including telephone GP appointments for all members of your household.
• A school culture that genuinely values creativity, innovation, professional growth and staff wellbeing.

Pineham Barns has recently been graded Exceptional for its EYFS, alongside Strong judgements in all other Ofsted categories. We are extremely proud of this achievement, which reflects the hard work, dedication and aspiration of our staff, children and families. We welcome applicants who share our ambition and who are committed to providing an outstanding start for every child.

If you would like to see our exceptional Early Years provision in action, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. We are incredibly proud of our thriving learning environment, our dedicated staff team and our wonderful children.

For a tour of the school or further information, please email kelly.denton@pineham.org or telephone 01604 978120.

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website, please click the following link

Policies - Preston Hedges Trust

The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

If you have any questions please contact the school office on (01604) 978120 or email rosie.godfrey@pineham.org

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 Pineham Barns Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pineham Barns Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pineham-barns-primary-school

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