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  • Closing date

    25 September 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    10 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Friday 08:30-15.30 (32.5 hours per week, term time only plus inset days, 39 weeks).

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

18,943

What skills and experience we're looking for

We areseekingto appoint a warm,enthusiasticand well-organised Early Years Educator to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)from 1 September. The successful applicant will work across our early years phase includingour school nursery.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who enjoys working with young children and values building meaningful relationships. We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm,creativityand a caring approach to their work.

The Role

You will work closely with classroom teacher(s) to support teaching and learning. You will use your knowledge and skills to carry out specified tasks, while providing high-quality care,guidanceand supervision to pupils.

About You

The successful candidate will:

  • Be enthusiastic about supporting young children’s development

  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop professionally

  • Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive team

  • Contribute to creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Level 3 Childcare or relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification that meets the requirements of the Government’s Early Years qualification checker.

  • A genuine passion for working with young children

  • Good communicationand interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • A positive,proactiveand caring attitude

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills

  • Ability to support pupils with a range of needs

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Desirable:

  • Previousexperience working in anearly yearsor school setting

  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or primary curriculum

  • Experience supporting children withadditionalneeds

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and are eager to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, we warmly invite you to join our caring and friendly school community.

What the school offers its staff

About Us

We offer a vibrant,nurturingand engaging environment where children learn through play. Our setting combines imaginative indoor activities with stimulating outdoor experiences, creating rich, hands-on learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

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

Newdigate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a robust Safeguarding Policy (Link) and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school.

This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”.

Online searches will be undertaken on any applicant shortlisted for interview.

Applicants shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Declaration Form.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

About Newdigate Primary and Nursery School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
268 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Newdigate Primary is a happy, vibrant and successful two form entry primary school with a nursery, you can learn more about us here: https://www.newdigate.warwickshire.sch.uk/

Arranging a visit to Newdigate Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email roberts.d@welearn365.com.

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