Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

11 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: 19,723.00

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: Grade SC3 NJC points 6-9 Actual starting Salary £19,723 (FTE £25,989)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

Deadline for application: 9am on Tuesday 13th January 2026

Start: ASAP

Interview Date: TBC

St. Matthew’s Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Foundation Stage team. This is a key role in our EYFS provision, working within our Reception team to support teaching, learning and play.

We would ideally like to appoint someone with experience of working in the EYFS who understands child development, early communication, and the importance of nurturing routines and positive relationships.

The role includes:

Supporting teachers in delivering high-quality learning across the EYFS
Promoting the Characteristics of Effective Learning and learning through play
Supporting outdoor learning and Forest School activities
Contributing to a communication-friendly environment
Working closely with staff to provide a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment for all children

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
Has experience of working with children aged 3–5 (ideally within a school setting)
Is committed to child-led exploration and learning through play
Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Works collaboratively as part of a committed, supportive team

We can offer:

A friendly, caring and skilled EYFS team working across three classes
Support and coaching from our EYFS Phase Lead and Trust Early Years specialists
High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow within a supportive Trust
A nurturing school community where staff wellbeing and professional learning are valued

If you are passionate about Early Years, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to giving young children the very best start, we would love to hear from you.

To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on SMPA.office@stcmat.org

Please ensure you refer to the criteria for the role on the person specification in your supporting statement.

To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this advert.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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.