Early Years Teaching Assistant

Shaw Education Trust; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teachers)

Medicash Health Plan

Discount for Teachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust seeks a caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school team on a fixed-term, part-time basis during lunchtimes. You will support Nursery children, foster independence, promote good manners and safeguard wellbeing during lunch breaks.

The role is based at Redhill, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire. The successful candidate will have experience with young children, be patient, and work well within the Early Years team, contributing to a nurturing learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, ideally in Early Years.
• Patience, care and ability to build positive relationships.
• Support with eating, hygiene and social interaction at lunchtime.
• Work effectively as part of the Early Years team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursery children with lunchtime routines.
• Encourage independence and good manners during lunch.
• Promote wellbeing and safeguarding during break times.
• Contribute to a safe, positive lunchtime environment.
• Support staff during the lunchtime period.

Skills

Experience with young children

Patient and caring

Relationship building

Support with eating, hygiene & social

Teamwork in Early Years

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. This is a part-time role supporting our Nursery children during the lunchtime period. The successful candidate will help to create a safe, positive and nurturing environment, assisting children with their lunchtime routines, encouraging independence, promoting good manners, and ensuring their wellbeing throughout the lunch break. The successful candidate will:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
• Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Support children with eating, hygiene and social interaction during lunchtime.
• Work effectively as part of the Early Years team.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has acculture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students. Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our values-opportunity, integrity, community, and equity-guide everything we do. Our vision is "Opening doors to the world through the power of learning." We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let's make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Every child deserves an exceptional primary education. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows, curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our family of primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our curriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers, effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From the earliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school, we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wide Digital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning, preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future. We know that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuine sense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed, whatever their starting point or individual needs. Alongside academic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. We want our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativity and strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorable experiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and develop the skills they need for life beyond the classroom. As part of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that values collaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each of our primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a shared purpose, providing the very best education for every child and creating places where both pupils and colleagues can flourish. Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

Employee Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff) Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being
• Free Discount ForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
• Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. Experienced leadership and subject-specific support. Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust. Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT. Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate. Participating in peer reviews. Access to a suite of online courses. Placement projects within our family of schools

Actual Salary: £3,856 - £3,979