Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Southgate Primary School; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Southgate Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic EYFS Learning Assistant to join our Early Years team. You will support children's learning, development and wellbeing in a nurturing, play-based environment where every child can flourish.

Working closely with our EYFS Leader and wider team, you will play a vital role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing, helping them build the confidence and skills they need for a successful start to school life.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Level 2 Childcare qualification (Level 3 desirable).
• Experience in EYFS environment.
• Understanding of EYFS framework and child development.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum.
• Act as a key worker, building relationships with children and families.
• Encourage curiosity, independence and social development through engaging activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive environment where every child is valued.
• Contribute to assessment and observations to monitor progress.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 2 Childcare

Safeguarding training

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Level 3 desirable

Job description

Southgate Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced EYFS Learning Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting young children and helping to create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can flourish.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an individual with strong Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge and experience who understands how young children learn best through play, exploration, and positive relationships. Working closely with our EYFS Leader and wider team, you will play a vital role in supporting children's learning, development, and well-being, helping them build the confidence and skills they need for a successful start to school life.

As a key member of our Early Years provision, you will:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS curriculum.
• Act as a key worker, building positive relationships with children and families.
• Encourage children's curiosity, independence, and social development through engaging learning experiences.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Contribute to assessment and observations to help monitor and celebrate children's progress.

What we're looking for

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have recent experience working within an EYFS setting and who are passionate about early childhood development.

Essential requirements include:

• A good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• A Level 2 Childcare qualification (Level 3 desirable).
• Experience of working within an EYFS environment.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and child development.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role is ideal for someone who is warm, patient, and committed to giving every child the very best start to their education. If you are passionate about Early Years and thrive in a supportive, child-centred environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 - £24,751

Actual Salary: £21,441.00

Hours: Term Time Only (39 Weeks) - 36.25hrs per week

Closing Date: 30 Sept 2026

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.