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EYFS Teaching Assistant

Wilburton CofE Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 8:30am-3:15pm Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Level 3, Point 7-11, depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you see yourself as a strong team player who understands the dynamics of an EYFS classroom and your vital role within it?

Wilburton Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an inspiring and highly driven Early Years Practitioner to join our EYFS team.

We require someone who:

• has good experience of working with children in a Reception class
• has high expectations of all pupils, and shows these consistently day-in, day-out
• holds a Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• knows how to use their interactions with children to support their development

If you can answer yes to all the questions above, we would love to hear from you and would welcome you on a tour of our lovely, supportive school.

What the school offers its staff

As an EYFS team, we are committed to delivering exciting and engaging learning experiences through high quality talk and interactions, within a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment.

Our school values of love, excellence and well-being underpin our ethos and drive for all children to reach their full potential, learning to love and loving to learn. You will play a vital role in supporting our school’s principles and ensuring our pupils feel supported and valued.

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.

Purpose of Post

1. To contribute to the planning, observation and teaching cycle of EYFS children.

2. To ensure the school aims of creating high-quality adult child interactions and an oracy rich environment are fostered.

3. To meet the needs of individual children from different cultures, religious backgrounds and stages of development.

Person Specification

1. Have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.

2. Be able to work with young children, identifying next steps and progression and where appropriate keep accurate records.

3. Be able to work as part of a team, showing initiative and stepping in when needed.

4. Be an effective communicator, including liaising with EYFS Lead, EYFS Staff, SENCO and parents/carers.

5. Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing vocabulary, speech and communication skills.

6. Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing secure early Mathematics.

7. Be in-line with our school ethos and approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate a nurturing, supportive and welcoming environment.

2. Support and observe children, liaise with the EYFS Lead to make reasonable adjustments to ensure children succeed and effectively track progress.

3. Work with parents/carers of all children including those with additional needs ensuring full integration in the Setting; inclusive practice.

4. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.

5. To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events

6. To be flexible within working practices of the setting.

7. Work alongside the EYFS team to ensure that the ethos and values of the School are fulfilled.

8. Recording accidents /incidents in the correct manner: in line with school practice.

9. To respect the confidentiality of information received.

10. To develop your role within the team.

11. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilburton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS and Disqualification by Association check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wilburton CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wilburton CofE Primary School website
• Email address: daston@wilburton.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01353740269
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilburton-cofe-primary-school

Wilburton CE Primary School is a small, friendly primary school. Our values of love, wellbeing and excellence are very important to us, as is our outdoor curriculum. We pride ourselves on our calm, purposeful learning environment, underpinned by a therapeutic approach to support children to reach their full potential. We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for children in our community.

Arranging a visit to Wilburton CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email daston@wilburton.cambs.sch.uk.

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