Teaching Assistant EYFS
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 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 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) 19824.70
Teaching Assistant EYFS job summary
Our Trust
At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community. St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 64 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve.
Our School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Brewood is a welcoming and nurturing school with a strong Catholic ethos at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and spiritually. Working in close partnership with families, we pride ourselves on our caring community, high expectations and commitment to excellence in education. St Mary's is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
We are looking to appoint a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to help create a safe, happy, and supportive environment for children in our Early Years setting. The successful candidate will support the learning, development and wellbeing of our youngest pupils, helping to create a stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and committed to making a positive difference to children's lives.
This role is a full-time, term-time role, Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day.
Key Responsibilities
Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning and play opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Assist in planning, preparing and delivering engaging, stimulating and age-appropriate learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Support the learning, development and wellbeing of individual children and small groups, encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
Observe, monitor and record children's progress, contributing to assessments and learning journeys as directed by the class teacher.
Support children's personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene and promoting independence, in accordance with school policies.
Prepare and supervise snack and mealtimes, promoting healthy eating habits and supporting children's social development.
Help maintain a safe, clean, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to support the learning, development and wellbeing of every child.
Paediatric First Aid as required
Could this be you?
You enjoy working with children and being part of a friendly, supportive team.
You have a calm, caring, and approachable manner.
You are reliable, punctual, and able to use your initiative.
You understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children’s well-being.
Previous experience in a school is essential and in an Early Years setting is desirable but not essential.
Why join us?
Be part of a warm and welcoming school environment.
Work alongside supportive colleagues and a dedicated leadership team.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.
Join a close-knit community guided by strong values and a shared commitment to our pupils.
If you would like to be part of our friendly and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey MAC HR Manager, via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk
For further information about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Brewood, please visit the school website, https://www.stmaryscatholicprimarybrewood.org.uk/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions, including all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings and cautions in your application form. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 79 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
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