EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 0TJ

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  27 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 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 (Actual)

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

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 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-of-tolentine-catholic-primary-school-bs5-0tj

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