EYFS Teaching Assistant

Oxhey First School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7EB

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 February 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: £11,108.00 Annually (Actual) FTE £25,583

EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a kind, enthusiastic and caring individual to join our outstanding Nursery team for the summer term. We are looking for someone who:

✔ Loves working with young children
✔ Is patient, gentle and nurturing
✔ Works well as part of a supportive team
✔ Shows initiative and enthusiasm
✔ Maintains high expectations for every child, supporting them to thrive, grow and achieve their very best

The role would involve:

• Supporting the Nursery team in creating a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment
• Helping children with their learning through play, exploration and guided activities
• Building positive relationships with children, staff and families
• Assisting with daily routines such as setting up the environment and re-setting resources
• Encouraging independence and assisting children with their self-care

This fixed-term position is a wonderful opportunity to support our youngest learners during one of the most joyful and formative stages of their school journey. The successful candidate must hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you'd like to discuss the role further or arrange a school visit, please contact the office at office.oxh@cflptrust.co.uk or 01782 513000.

Hours & Contract:
Days: Every morning (Monday to Friday)
Hours: 16.25 hours per week, term time only (8:45am to 11:30am) until 17th July 2026
Contract: Fixed-term (one term)
Salary: FTE £25,583 (actual salary £11,107)
Start date: Monday 13th April (or earlier if possible)
Application deadline: 9am on Friday 13th February 2026

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 Oxhey First School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oxhey First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxhey-first-school-stoke-on-trent

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