Early Years Teaching Assistant

Primary School; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support learning for nursery and reception pupils. The role focuses on creating stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and enabling play-based exploration.

You will use technology to support curriculum delivery, maintain safeguarding standards, and follow individual targets while contributing to the school’s Catholic ethos and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) meeting the DfE criteria.
• Demonstrates written and spoken language competence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Create stimulating learning environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Facilitate play and learning for Early Years pupils.
• Utilise technology to support curriculum delivery.
• Follow specialist plans for a child and work on their targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Play-based learning

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

# Early Years Teaching AssistantEmployer: St Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £27,686.41-£28,387.99 FTE (pro-rata for term-time)Posted: 15th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1579931* Share :* PrintThe governing body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant who will make a significant contribution to the life of the school, following and promoting the Catholic ethos. We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant who:• would help to create stimulating learning environments, both indoor and outdoor.• will understand the value of play and how to facilitate this between children of Early Years age, both in and outside of the classroom.• can demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and can model effective methodology and practice in order to support and inspire pupils’ learning.• is able to utilise technology effectively to help further pupils’ learning and to support curriculum delivery.• is committed to promoting high standards of care and education.• can maintain confidentiality and discretion and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.• is conscientious and demonstrates a commitment to their professional development.• can follow specialist plans for a child and work on their specific targets.We can offer:• lively and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.• friendly and supportive staff, parents and governors.• extensive support and opportunities for professional development in a range of areas.• access to experienced staff who can support your ongoing development.Entry requirements include:• A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) that meets the DfE ‘full and relevant’ criteria.• Be able to demonstrate competencies in written and spoken language.The Governing Body and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.Visits to school are strongly encouraged and can be organised by contacting Mrs F Celardi, our School Business Manager.Closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 12pm. Interviews to be arranged hereafter.### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeEYFS Teaching Assistant Vacancy January 2027### Safeguarding Statement:St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.