Early Years Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Thorpe Hesley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

New Collaborative Learning Trust publishes an exciting part-time opportunity at Thorpe Hesley Primary School for an Early Years Teaching Assistant. You will support a two-year-old provision under the EYFS Leads, helping deliver a play-based curriculum in a warm, nurturing setting.

The ideal candidate has EYFS experience, strong communication, teamwork, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and child welfare. This role is 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, term-time plus inset days.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings and strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a high-quality, play-based EYFS curriculum for our two-year-old provision.
• Support the Room Lead and EYFS Lead in creating a safe, stimulating environment for young children.
• Contribute to promoting welfare and safeguarding across the setting.

Job description

Key Information

Location: Thorpe Hesley Primary School

Salary: Salary Band C Point 4 of the Support Staff Spine, pro rata (£25,185 FTE)

Contract Type: Part time – 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm Term Time only 38 weeks per year + 2 Inset Days

Contract Term: Temporary until 31st August 2027

Dates

Closing Date: Monday 21st September

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About This Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join an Outstanding team!

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our two-year-old provision. Working under the guidance of the Room Lead and EYFS Lead, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum that supports the individual needs of our youngest learners. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially and academically.

We are looking for someone with experience in early years settings and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework. The ideal candidate will bring a warm, nurturing approach and a genuine love for working with young children. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Join our supportive and forward-thinking team and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Thorpe Hesley Primary School is a happy, welcoming and vibrant place full of children and staff who have a real enthusiasm for learning. We constantly strive to be the best that we can be and give our children the best opportunities and experiences that we can. We are a creative school and believe that every child should be prepared for an ever-changing world through an inspiring, bespoke and creative curriculum. We are very proud of our creative curriculum which our staff have carefully developed with our children and our context in mind. Our pupils are incredible citizens who are taught and encouraged to care about each other and about their education. We are very proud of the lovely work they create and of their outstanding attainment which is consistently well above local and national averages.

We are a friendly, larger than average, Outstanding school, catering for around 550 pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. We have our own Nursery as well as comprehensive wrap around care provision, including a breakfast and after school club. Every member of staff in school, as well as our Advisory Group, are fully committed to giving the school and our pupils their best.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff