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 a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive team. This fixed position will work 19.5 hours per week during term time, helping young children access the Early Years curriculum and build foundational skills in a nurturing Catholic ethos environment.

You will support individuals, small groups, and the class, collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences that foster independence, confidence and

Responsibilities

• 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 individuals and small groups, including 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.

Job description

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.

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.

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.