EYFS Teaching Assistant
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 0TJThis job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2025
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790.00 Annually (FTE)
EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary
EYFS Teaching Assistant
1-year Fixed Term Contract
34.25 hours per week, Term Time Only
NJC Pay Scale 5, Actual salary £20,068
St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant (TA) to work as part of a busy and supportive team, in Reception Class starting in September to support our SEN children and more widely in the classroom.
Job requirements
A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
EYFS Teaching Assistant qualification/EYFS experience
Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of learners; the ability to form positive relationships to enable strong inclusion and support of our children
A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
A willingness to work well as part of the team
Are determined, resilient and have high expectations of themselves and others
Are flexible, have a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'
There is an excellent opportunity awaiting you.
What We Offer:
You will be joining a devoted, warm, and welcoming team where everyone works together to maintain a vibrant Catholic ethos and nurture every child to achieve their God-given potential.
You will benefit from
Supportive leadership from our principal, senior leaders, and the wider staff family.
A strong commitment to professional development.
A culture where kindness, empathy, respect, and high standards underpin all we do.
Visits Welcome
We would love for you to visit us and experience the St. Nichola's family for yourself. Please contact the school office on 0117 3772260 to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Commitment
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Further information about the job
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.
About St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 135 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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