Early Years Teaching Assistant

St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming team. The role focuses on supporting children's early learning, helping to build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

You will work with teachers to support individuals, small groups, or the whole class, contributing to an engaging and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. The position is fixed-term, part-time (19.5 hours per week) during term time.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach to learning and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to supporting Catholic ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support children to access the Early Years curriculum and reach their potential.
• Encourage independence, self-esteem and positive social development.
• Deliver tailored support to individuals and small groups, including intimate care where needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Help maintain a positive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for children

Flexible attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping young children thrive? Are you caring, enthusiastic, and committed to making a difference every day? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy, we are looking for a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in children's earliest learning experiences, helping to nurture confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Working alongside our experienced teachers, you will support children in achieving their academic, social, and personal potential. Whether working with individuals, small groups, or the whole class, you will help create an engaging, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting children to access the Early Years curriculum and achieve their full potential.


• Encouraging independence, self-esteem, and positive social development.


• Delivering tailored support to individual pupils and small groups, including those requiring additional support and intimate care.


• Working collaboratively with teachers to create exciting and engaging learning experiences.


• Helping to maintain a positive, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment where every child feels valued.

What we're looking for

• A genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and supporting their development.


• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to learning and teamwork.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.


• A commitment to supporting our Catholic ethos and values (you do not need to be Catholic, but you must respect and promote our ethos).

Why join us?

At St Alban's, our children are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a friendly and dedicated team where your contribution will be truly valued. We are committed to supporting professional development and offer opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career within the school.

This is a fixed position working 19.5 hours per week, term time only.

Join us and help create the strong foundations that enable every child to learn, grow, and succeed.

Why join St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust?

As part of our family of 25 Catholic schools, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development, with access to high-quality training, CPD and opportunities to grow your career.




• Genuine career progression, across our Trust and the wider family of 83 academies within the Diocese of Nottingham.




• A generous pension, through the Local Government Pension Scheme, with significant employer contributions.




• Support for your wellbeing, including access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.




• Nationally agreed terms and conditions, reflecting our commitment to valuing and supporting our colleagues.




• A strong sense of purpose, working within a community where compassion, inclusion and service to others are at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more about our Trust, visit www.srscmat.co.uk.

Safeguarding statement

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, verification of qualifications and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Please note: The closing date may be brought forward depending on the level of interest received. We therefore encourage early applications.