Early Years Teaching Assistant

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing support

Staff benefits

Job summary

Hawthorn Primary School (Empowering Minds Academy Trust) in Doncaster seeks a caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to support learning and welfare in the Early Years provision. The role is 20 hours per week during term time, with start date ASAP and potential for progression within the trust.

You will work closely with the Early Years Team to create a safe, stimulating environment and to promote development in line with the EYFS framework while engaging with families and carers.

Qualifications

• Ideally holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, development and welfare of children in the EYFS.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's development.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Experience in EY settings

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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location_on Location Hawthorn Primary School

credit_card Salary Annual Salary FTE: £25,989-£28,142 (subject to NJC pay award)Actual: £11,903 – £12,889 (Subject to NJC pay award) pro rata

Job profile for Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

location_on Hawthorn Primary School 11/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Annual Salary FTE: £25,989-£28,142 (subject to NJC pay award)Actual: £11,903 – £12,889 (Subject to NJC pay award) pro rata Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Region Doncaster Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 14/08/2026 Job reference REQ23721

Attachments EY TA Candidate Spec Jun.26.docx EY ta Roles and Responsibilities Jun.26.docx EMAT Application Form 2.docx

Job description

Hawthorn Primary School

Empowering Minds Academy Trust

Elmham Road

Doncaster

DN4 6LQ

Job Grade: Grade 6

Working Hours (per Week): 20 Hours Per Week Term Time Only

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Finish date: Temporary (1 Year) with potential to become permanent

We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

We are seeking…

Hawthorn Primary are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Early Years Practitioner (ideally with a level 3 qualification in Early Years) to join our friendly and dedicated Early Years Team. The successful candidate will support the learning, development and welfare of children within our Early Years provision, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for young children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. (this is desirable, not essential).
• Has experience of working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Has a sound understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates high expectations for children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, equality and supporting every child to achieve their potential.
• Understands their safeguarding responsibilities and is committed to promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, supportive and experienced team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and staff benefits.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange these. (Please note: school is closed for the summer and will reopen on Wednesday 2 nd September, visits can be arranged in advance.)

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Closing Date: Friday 11 th September

Interview Date: W/C 14 th September

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU