EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7JE

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 August 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, 8.45am - 3.15pm M-F. Term Time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,185
• Actual salary: 17642

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 3 or equivalent TA qualification

Experience working 1-1 with EYFS children

Experience delivering whole class TA support

Experience delivering high quality small group interventions

What the school offers its staff

We offer a friendly team in a beautiful rural setting. Staff feedback often references the family feel of our schools, where they feel supported and have a sense of belonging. CPD is available across the Trust, not just within the individual school. We have high expectations of behaviour and can offer a supportive, vibrant and welcoming learning environment. This role will also have opportunities for professional development in EYFS pedagogy.

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.

Are you ready to shape the foundations of a child’s future?

Do you have a deep understanding of how our youngest learners grow, play, and discover? Do you believe that the values of love, respect, and friendship are the essential ingredients for a child’s first steps into the world of education?

If so, we’d love for you to join our amazing Richard Crosse family! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant who is passionate about nurturing the "whole child" and creating a magical start to their school life.

About Us

At Richard Crosse, we are more than just a school; we are a community built on strong values. We believe that the Early Years are the most critical time in a child's development. Our EYFS environment is a place where curiosity is celebrated, and every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally within a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

About the Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will be an architect of play and a champion of discovery. Your role is to support the "whole child," ensuring that every 3-to-5-year-old in our care feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

You will:

• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum, helping children explore the Seven Areas of Learning through a balance of adult-led activities and child-initiated play.

• Nurture the "Whole Child," focusing not just on early literacy and numeracy, but on their physical development, communication, and social-emotional wellbeing.

• Observe and track progress, capturing those vital "milestone moments" that help us understand each child’s unique learning journey.

• Create a stimulating environment, setting up engaging, open-ended learning zones that spark imagination and curiosity.

• Build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring a smooth and happy transition between home and school.

• Be a positive role model, embodying our school values and fostering a culture of kindness and respect from the very beginning.

What We’re Looking For

• Early Years Expertise: A strong understanding of child development and how children aged 3-5 learn best.

• A Holistic Approach: A commitment to supporting every aspect of a child’s growth—from their first friendships to their first phonics.

• Creativity and Energy: Someone who isn't afraid to get messy, sing songs, or turn a cardboard box into a spaceship!

• Excellent Communication: The ability to connect with young children and collaborate effectively with a professional team.

Qualifications: A Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) or equivalent, with specific knowledge of the EYFS framework.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01543 475 245.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

G3 TA JD.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

1b. Application Form Support Staff.docx - 34 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01543472245
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-richard-crosse-cofe-primary-school

The Richard Crosse CE Primary is a vibrant and friendly school, set in the heart of the beautiful village of Kings Bromley. It is a rural setting, and offers small class sizes with high standards of behaviour, and balances high academic standards with a nurturing environment. As part of The Staffordshire Schools MAT, it can also offer wider CPD and development opportunities.

Arranging a visit to The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk.

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