Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Lower Meadow Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 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: £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata - £12,728 - £13,137

Teaching Assistant - EYFS job summary

EYFS Teaching Assistant
Lower Meadow Primary Academy
21 hours per week | Permanent
Salary: £12,728 - £13,137 (pro rata)
Closing date: 14th June

Lower Meadow Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, promoting respect and curiosity, and delivering a rich, engaging curriculum. Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to support our Early Years provision. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of young learners at a crucial stage in their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development through engaging, play-based activities
• Provide tailored support to individuals and small groups to help them progress
• Foster positive relationships and act as a role model for behaviour and communication
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of EYFS activities alongside the class teacher
• Observe and share insights into children’s progress, development, and wellbeing
• Support daily routines, including transitions and personal care where needed
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in all pupils

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and patient individual with a genuine passion for working with young children
• Understanding of child development within the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to support all pupils, including those with additional needs
• Organised and able to contribute to a well-managed classroom environment

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. 

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 Lower Meadow Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lower Meadow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lower-meadow-primary-school

Lower Meadow Primary Academy is a 3-11 Academy; we sit in South Sheffield on the border with Derbyshire and chose to join Astrea Academy Trust in July 2016. We have a strong team that drive school improvement and strive for the best outcomes for all children.

The Academy is seeking to attract a talented, knowledgeable, and committed team member who can demonstrate high aspirations for all our children along with the enthusiasm and resilience to support all aspects of a child’s education. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to work in a supportive, professional learning community that seeks excellence and play a key part in the next step of our journey towards Outstanding.

Lower Meadow Primary Academy has been on a journey of improvement over the last six years and we were pleased to be recognised as a “Good” school by Ofsted in 2019. Our emphasis is on consistently high quality teaching and learning throughout school and across all areas of the
curriculum to raise children’s outcomes and allow them to move onto secondary school fully prepared. We believe strongly in building our children’s aspirations and helping them to become good learners so they can build on their successes each year and achieve their full potential. We use the Astrea Values to help build children’s life skills and prepare them fully for secondary school. Our children behave well and enjoy coming to school. All staff are committed to providing the very best for all children. Teamwork is a strong part of our ethos, with a supportive and nurturing staff and a culture of continual improvement in all that we do.

Those we recruit can demonstrate that they share our values, have the child at the centre of everything they do, are highly motivated to work with colleagues to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards consistently. If you feel that you can support our ethos, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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