Teaching Assisstant (To work in EYFS unit)

Standlake Church of England Primary School, Standlake, Oxfordshire, OX29 7SQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,558.33 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assisstant (To work in EYFS unit) job summary

We are a welcoming and nurturing Church of England primary school with approximately 100 pupils on roll. Our school is built on strong Christian values, and our vision , 'Let Your Light Shine' underpins everything we do. We believe every child has unique gifts and talents, and our dedicated staff work tirelessly to help each pupil flourish.

Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit is a busy and vibrant environment caring for approximately 20 children aged 2-5 years. Our unit is led by an experienced teacher and a qualified Level 3 EYFS practitioner, and we are proud of the warm, stimulating and inclusive space we have created for our youngest learners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. You may have an EYFS Level 3 qualification. You will take on a keyworker role for a group of children, building meaningful relationships with them and their families, and supporting their learning and development across all areas of the EYFS curriculum. You may be asked in future to work in other parts of the school.

Working closely alongside our teacher and Level 3 practitioner, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality early years provision and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn.

The successful candiate will work afternoons from Monday to Thursday 1pm to 3.30pm and all day on a Friday (8.30am - 3.30pm with half an hour lunch break)

We are seeking someone who:

Has a genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for every child in their care

Holds high expectations of themselves and of the children they work with, and understands the importance of aspiration in the early years

Is caring, patient and nurturing, with the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children aged 2-5 years

Has excellent communication skills and is confident engaging with parents and carers.

Is a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to working as part of a dedicated, supportive team

Takes a proactive and reflective approach to their own professional development

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

A friendly, close-knit school community where every member of staff is valued

A supportive and experienced EYFS team to work alongside

A school culture rooted in Christian values — kindness, respect, community and service

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a truly meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest children

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

Standlake School and the Eynsham Partnership Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Standlake Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Standlake Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/standlake-church-of-england-primary-school

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