Teaching Assistant in EYFS

Peafield Lane Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9PB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,765.00 - £26,590.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 Point 5-7 (working in EYFS - Fixed term January - July 2027)

Teaching Assistant in EYFS job summary

About Us:

Peafield Lane Academy is a popular primary school with a fantastic reputation. Children come here from all over Mansfield Woodhouse and beyond to experience an exciting education that we are exceptionally proud of. Whilst we believe that education should be fun and that coming to school should be an enjoyable experience for all of our children, we take learning very seriously. It is our duty to ensure our children are ready to flourish at secondary school and have the capacity to be successful in whatever they aspire to be.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team including nursery and reception aged children. This role will involve supporting children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.

Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Grade 3:

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or additional needs, including supporting individual plans.
• Help deliver structured group activities, adapt resources, and track pupil progress under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ emotional and behavioural development to promote inclusion and confidence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

We Are Looking For

Grade 3:

• An experienced and confident individual with a strong understanding of working with children who have additional needs.
• Someone who can adapt learning activities and resources to meet a variety of pupil needs.
• A reflective practitioner who observes, records, and communicates pupil progress clearly.
• A calm and nurturing adult who supports emotional development and helps pupils feel safe and included.
• A reliable team player who can build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Someone who maintains high professional standards and follows safeguarding and behaviour policies effectively.

We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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 Peafield Lane Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 299 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Peafield Lane Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peafield-lane-academy

Why Peafield Lane Academy?

We are a popular and well-respected school, drawing families from Mansfield Woodhouse and beyond, thanks to our reputation for excellence. Our mission is clear: to provide an engaging, exciting, and enriching education while ensuring our children are fully prepared for the next stages of their learning journey.

At Peafield Lane, we believe that education should be both fun and transformative. We’re dedicated to fostering a love of learning, while maintaining a sharp focus on achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

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