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Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
Gravel Hill Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/9/2026
About this role
Post Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant School: Gravel Hill Primary School Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 Contract Hours: 13 hours Per Week Working Weeks: 38 Weeks Per Year Working Pattern: 08:15 - 15:15 (days to be confirmed) Grade: BEX05 (NJC 5) Actual Salary: £9,203 Actual (£30,408 FTE) Position Start Date: January 2027 Advert Closing Date: 20th November 2026 Interview Date: w/b 23rd November 2026 We are seeking a caring, dedicated and experienced Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant, who holds a relevant Level 3 qualification, to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of our experienced and supportive EYFS team, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. You will support children’s learning and development through engaging play-based activities, contribute to the planning and delivery of exciting learning opportunities, and help children to develop their independence, confidence and social skills. Working closely with class teachers and colleagues, you will play an important role in ensuring all children make excellent progress and enjoy a positive start to their learning journey. Your role will include: • Collaboratively working with teachers and other staff to support teaching and leaning • Ensuring that all pupils, including those with differing needs and abilities, can access education and make progress • Supporting pupils in class, small groups or 1:1 • Encouraging positive behaviour and independence • Helping create a safe, nurturing classroom environment We are looking for someone who: • Has a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification, with strong practical skills and knowledge of child development. • Has thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child-centred learning. • Has experience of supporting young children in an educational or childcare setting. • Has good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Is caring, patient and has an enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to helping every child succeed. We offer: • Supportive and collaborative team • Professional development opportunities • Commitment to staff wellbeing • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.