Early Years Teaching Assistant

Priorswood Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Job summary

Priorswood Primary School in Taunton invites applications for an Early Years Teaching Assistant – Level 1 to join our supportive team. The role is permanent, part-time at 29.75 hours per week, term-time only plus inset days, with a pattern that includes mornings and early afternoons.

You will help young learners develop educational, social and personal skills, working with colleagues to meet developmental milestones in a diverse, caring environment that values respect and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively and support children individually or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• You will support young learners' educational, social and personal development.
• You will work with staff to help children reach developmental milestones.
• You will engage with children in small groups or one-to-one to manage behaviour.

Skills

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Literacy/Numeracy GCSE C or above

Effective communication

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Actual Annual Salary:£18,450 - £20,110 Based on hours and week worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary:£26,79268 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:29.75hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:45am - 3:15pm, Tuesday: 8:45am – 3:00pm

Provisional Start Date: 4 January 2027

At Priorswood, every moment matters. As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our youngest learners thrive, supporting their educational, social and personal development while nurturing confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Working alongside experienced colleagues you'll use targeted strategies and specialist support to help children reach key developmental milestones, engage fully in their learning, and achieve their potential. In our inclusive and diverse school community, you'll help create a safe, supportive environment where every child is valued, encouraged to dream big, and inspired to embody our core values of Respect, Courage and Integrity.

About you:

You will:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years.
• Understand relevant policies, guidance and legislation with a commitment to keeping abreast of developments, including latest safeguarding guidance.
• Have good literacy and numeracy competency (evidenced by GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, equivalent qualifications and/or experience).
• Have basic, relevant and up to date knowledge of the relevant curriculum and associated safeguarding approaches.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates an ability to understand and convey complex information.
• Able to engage with children and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

About Priorswood Academy:

Priorswood Primary School is a vibrant single form entry school in the heart of Taunton. We are a fully inclusive school serving a richly diverse local community and welcoming families from across the world into our school. We are a happy place to work and learn. We value everyone and keep children at the centre of everything we do. Our children embrace the high expectations for their learning and behaviour and we proudly develop confident and articulate Priorswood Citizens. We are passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of learning in every child, empowering them to dream big and achieve their highest aspirations. Our children and staff uphold and demonstrate our values of Courage, Respect and Integrity through everything we do. We make every moment matter.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date:15th November 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting date: 16th November 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.