Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
Meynell Nursery & Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8GN17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 37 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 26403 - 28598
Actual salary
- 22710 - 24598
What skills and experience we're looking for
Meynell Primary School & Nursery is a welcoming and inclusive school. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We are currently seeking a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Position: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant Education Stage: Early Years Foundation StageRole Overview: As a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support young children’s learning and development within the EYFS curriculum. You will help create an engaging, safe, and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence.Skills and Qualifications:- A genuine interest in working with young children- Good communication skills to interact effectively with children, staff, and parents- Ability to follow instructions carefully while showing initiative when appropriate- Basic understanding of child development principles or willingness to learn- Level 3 qualification relevant to early years education - Patience, reliability, and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning journeysValues and Attitudes:- A caring approach that puts the wellbeing of each child first- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom - Positive attitude towards teamwork as well as independent working - Willingness to engage fully with ongoing professional development opportunities - Respectful communication style that fosters trust among colleagues, pupils, and families If you are passionate about making a difference during these formative years without needing prior experience but eager to grow professionally within an encouraging setting – we would love for you to apply!
What the school offers its staff
•SalarySacrifice Car Scheme
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Discounted membership for WestfieldHealth
•Occupational Health
•Wellbeing Programme
•Continuous CPD and Training.
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Meynell Nursery & Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 504 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meynell Nursery & Primary School website
- Email address
- enquiries@meynell.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142311425
Meynell Primary School is situated in the north of the city and benefits greatly from our extensive 8 acres of land. Meynell is a two-form entry with an average of 480 pupils, including nursery. Nursery is housed in a separate building on the school site with a two-year-old provision for up to 40 pupils and a three to four-year-old provision for up to 104 pupils. There is currently a Headteacher, four Assistant Heads and an extensive SEND, Safeguarding and Inclusion Team.
Our ethos of Aspire, Believe, Explore, Achieve underpins everything that happens in our school.
At Meynell we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, ensuring children achieve through enjoyment of learning, and challenge themselves to meet and exceed their goals.
Our children are immersed in relevant and purposeful learning which prepares them for, and helps them to flourish in, a life beyond the school gates. We aim to inspire our children to be future thinkers, innovators, creators and problem solvers. We have recently set up our Forest School provision providing explorative, risk taking, outdoor learning.
The school is Ofsted rated “Good” from the last inspection in July 2023.
“This is a school in which pupils develop a sense of emotional and physical safety. They are surrounded by adults who care about them and want them to achieve and succeed.”
“Staff and leaders are ambitious for pupils, academically and socially.”
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to be come part of Team Meynell. We are a committed and welcoming staff team, who put the best interests of our children first. We offer high quality opportunities for professional development within school and across the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Meynell Nursery & Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@meynell.sheffield.sch.uk.
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