EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Upper Arley CofE Primary School, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sept 26

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,795.00 - £25,184.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

EYFS Teaching Assistant - Nursery job summary

Teaching Assistant - Nursery EYFS

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm (possible overtime available between 7.30am - 8.45am and 3.15pm and 6pm)

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Grade 1 SCP 3-4

EYFS/KS1

Please read the attached job pack for further information on the role and school.

We are a small, friendly Church of England primary school with a strong sense of community and mixed-age classes. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. You will support the EYFS team in delivering high-quality provision, ensuring all children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn.

Key Responsibilities:
Support teaching and learning within the EYFS setting
Work with individuals and small groups to develop early learning skills
Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
Contribute to a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment
Support observation, assessment and record keeping
Assist with phonics, early reading and number development
Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with young children and understands how they learn through play and exploration

Is patient, kind and flexible

Can work effectively as part of a small, close knit team

Has experience working with children

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential Requirements:
DfE recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
Experience of working with young children in an early years setting
Good understanding of the EYFS Framework
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A nurturing, patient and positive approach to supporting children

Extra hours in the school wraparound care are available.

Upper Arley C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.

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 Upper Arley CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 72 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upper Arley CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upper-arley-cofe-primary-school

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