Early Years TA - Shape 4-Year-Olds' First School (Temp)

Putnoe Primary School; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team for a temporary contract covering Spring and Summer terms 2027. You will work with 4-year-olds, supporting learning, well-being and development in their first experience of school life.

Role involves assisting with play-based EYFS activities, safeguarding, and daily routines, with opportunities to help plan next steps based on observations.

Qualifications

• A warm, patient and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with early years children, ideally aged 4, in a school or nursery.
• Safeguarding commitment and DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support Classroom Learning: Assist the class teacher with EYFS play-based activities.
• Boost communication, social skills, and early literacy/numeracy in small groups or individually.
• Prepare the environment with safe, clean and accessible resources for learning.
• Observe and record progress and share observations to plan next steps.
• Provide pastoral care, including lunchtime supervision and daily routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Putnoe Primary School in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team for a temporary contract covering Spring and Summer terms 2027. You will work with 4-year-olds, supporting learning, well-being and development in their first experience of school life.

Role involves assisting with play-based EYFS activities, safeguarding, and daily routines, with opportunities to help plan next steps based on observations.