Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level - EYFS
Actual Annual Salary: £19,511 - £21,267
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,594 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: FTC – 31 August 2027
Hours: 32.5 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only Plus Inset days
Potential Start Date: 3 September 2026
We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team from September.
The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to a child starting school, helping them to settle, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom environment, including development of self-care routines.
They will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support learning and inclusion and help the child to access the EYFS curriculum within a play-based learning environment.
About you:
You will:
- Has previous experience of supporting children with additional needs within a nursery or EYFS setting.
- Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
- Holds a full and relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years qualification).
- Has strong evidence of supporting children's emotional wellbeing, communication and social development
- Will foster independence while offering reassurance and encouragement
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy competency (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications and/or experience).
About Uphill Village Academy:
Uphill Village Academy is a vibrant primary school located in Weston-Super-Mare. We are a school that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision and welcome children and families to join our school community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups work closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 2 June 2026
Shortlisting date: 4 June 2026
Interviews: 11 June 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
