Specialist EYFS Teaching Assistant

Arkwright Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week - Permanent - Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Unqualified Teaching Assistant Actual Salary - £19,234.62 - £20,395.28 (FTE - £24,654.16 - £26,141.85) Qualified Teaching Assistant - Actual Salary - £20,395.28 - £22,083.37 (FTE - £26,141.85 - 28,305.58)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and welcoming school?

We are now recruiting for an Experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our small mixed Nursery and Reception class. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, motivated professional who is passionate about early childhood education and making a real difference to young learners.

About the Role

Working closely with the class teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality early years provision. The role includes supporting learning across Nursery and Reception, leading and contributing to small-group and individual teaching and providing excellent support for children’s early language development.

You will work with children with a range of needs, including SEND, adapting learning and provision to ensure inclusion and progress for all. The role also involves contributing to engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences, supporting assessment and observation and promoting children’s wellbeing.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Be confident and effective in teaching and supporting small groups of children.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early language and communication development.
• Have experience supporting children with SEND and adapting practice to meet individual needs.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework.

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience supporting creative planning and producing learning resources.
• Experience working in a mixed Nursery and Reception class.
• Knowledge of outdoor provision and outdoor learning.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable and has a good sense of humour, with a genuine love of working with young children. You will bring fun, positive and engaging energy into the classroom while maintaining a professional approach. You will work well as part of a small, supportive team and show a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning.

What the school offers its staff

About the Trust

Arkwright Primary School is part of Redhill Academy Trust and a member of the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, offering excellent professional development and career progression opportunities. For further information, please visit the Trust website.

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.

How to Apply

For further details about this post, please contact the school on 01246 234018. To apply, please complete the online application form using the ‘Apply Now’ button.

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team.

Safeguarding Statement Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List checks, online searches, and satisfactory references.

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.

APS - Specialist EYFS Teaching Assistant - JD - PS.pdf - 515 KB (opens in new tab)

HeadteacherLetter.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

About Arkwright Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 120 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arkwright Primary School website
• Email address: HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arkwright-primary-school-chesterfield

Arranging a visit to Arkwright Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@Redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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