Level 3 Teaching Assistant
EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant
Full Time - TTO
Job Start Date: As soon as possible, due to an increase in pupil numbers
Salary range: £28,598 to £34,434 - Grade B
Closing Date: 14 February 2026
This vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of applications received.
Teaching Assistant – EYFS Specialist
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to giving every child the very best start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning through play, deliver targeted interventions, observe and assess children’s progress, and contribute to a nurturing, language-rich learning environment in line with the EYFS framework.
This role will be focused within our Nursery class, so experience and expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has proven experience supporting children in school or an EYFS setting.
• Demonstrates a secure understanding of the EYFS framework
• Can support learning through play, exploration and structured activities
• Has experience working as part of a school team
You will also:
• Be warm, patient and nurturing
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be proactive, adaptable and reflective in your practice
• Be committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners
The successful candidate will join a school that:
• Has a warm, inclusive and nurturing ethos where every child is known and valued
• Benefits from a supportive, experienced and welcoming staff team who work collaboratively
• Places high importance on early language, communication and personal development
• Provides a well-resourced EYFS environment that supports learning through play and exploration
• Values the role of Teaching Assistants as key contributors to children’s progress and wellbeing
• Is committed to high-quality teaching, learning and continuous improvement
• Actively supports professional development and the sharing of good practice
• Maintains a strong commitment to safeguarding, pupil welfare and positive relationships
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you.
For further details and an application form please visit the school website in the vacancy section.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our office.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
Enhanced DBS
Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)
Qualifications (where applicable)
Medical fitness
Identity and right to work.
