Teaching Assistant (Early Years Specialist)

Eaton Bray Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after interview

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,858.00 - £14,525.00 Annually (Actual) Salary dependant on qualifications and experience (NJC Pay Scale )

Teaching Assistant (Early Years Specialist) job summary

We are looking for a caring, and enthusiastic Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you believe in play based learning, understand the importance of high-quality interactions, and are committed to supporting every child’s next steps, then we’d love to hear from you. You’ll help create a nurturing environment where every child’s well-being is at the centre of what we do, fostering their confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Eaton Bray Academy is at the heart of our village community, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families. Our vision is to establish a setting where every child thrives, our friendly team feels valued and families are partners in their child’s learning journey.

Hours of work are Monday - Friday 8.30am -1.15pm term time only.

Eaton Bray Academy caters for children between 2 and 11 with capacity for 30 children per year. We are located within the village of Eaton Bray, near to Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard within Central Bedfordshire. We are also within easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as we sit close to the Buckinghamshire border.

Person SpecificationEssential:

Qualifications

A relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

A Passion for Play and Child Development
You understand the importance of play in early learning and are committed to supporting every child’s next steps with care, creativity, and curiosity.

Warm, Caring and Nurturing Nature
You naturally build strong, trusting relationships with young children, helping them feel safe and confident to explore the world around them.

Team Player
You bring positivity, flexibility, and a sense of fun to the team—ready to share ideas, solve problems together, and get stuck in!

Excellent Communication and Interaction Skills
You know how to tune into children’s needs and interests, using high-quality interactions to extend their thinking, language, and learning.

Desirable:

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
A solid understanding of the EYFS framework and the skills to put it into practice with confidence and creativity.

Paediatric First Aid Certification
Up-to-date training to respond calmly and effectively to the everyday bumps, scrapes, and emergencies that come with life in Early Years.

Experience in a Nursery or Early Years Setting
Hands-on experience supporting young children’s learning and development in a play-based environment.

What We Offer

• A passionate and friendly team, committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for children.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to develop your skills.

• A warm, welcoming, and close-knit school community.

• School holidays, a supportive well-being focussed leadership team and a school environment that has recently had a positive Ofsted experience.

We know that the right person is more important than ticking every box, so if this role sparks your interest—even if you're not sure you meet every criteria—please get in touch for a chat. We’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about child-led learning, can create magical experiences for children, and want to make a real difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.

We would love to show you around our wonderful school and purpose built preschool building. Please call to arrange a tour of our school and meet our team.

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment.

All candidates will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up any post. It is essential that applicants value and embody the school's commitment to safeguarding.

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 Eaton Bray Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eaton Bray Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eaton-bray-academy

Our school and pre-school welcomes children aged 2 – 11 years.

Eaton Bray Academy is a happy, inclusive family where pupils and community are at our heart. Together we inspire children to be curious and develop a genuine love of learning to provide strong foundations for their future.

We strive to enrich the lives of all, with our morals and values fundamental to our curriculum. Happiness is fostered through mutual care, respect, and communication with a determination to support and include every family in our community. It is vital that every individual is able to feel healthy, happy and safe, in our school and beyond.

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