Early Years Teaching Assistant - Yattendon C of E Primary School

West Berkshire Council; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A small village school is seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting children in their learning and play, with a commitment to fostering a positive environment. This position is term-time only, requiring a flexible and patient individual who can adapt tasks as needed. The school values teamwork and encourages visits from potential candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children during learning and play.
• Assist in lunchtime duties.

Skills

Team Player

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Qualification

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Early Years Teaching Assistant - Yattendon C of E Primary School

location_on WBC School - Yattendon C of E Primary School 28/05/2025

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Job details

Salary LSA Salary £24,790 - £26,409pa FTE (actual salary £13,630-£14,521) £12.84-£12.96/hr Contractual hours 26 Basis Term Time Only Job category/type Education Date posted 14/05/2025 Job reference REQ00000619

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant

including lunchtime duties. Required from September 2025.

• Four days (26 hours)/week, Monday to Thursday, term time only (08.30 – 15.30)
• LSA Salary £24,790 - £26,409pa FTE (actual salary £13,630-£14,521) £12.84-£12.96/hr
• Lunchtime Salary £12.45/hr

We are a small, village school with big ambitions seeking an experienced Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Playleader to join our team. We value the contribution every member of staff makes to the success of our school.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be an enthusiastic, committed team player
• demonstrate experience of working with children
• have a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• be able to use their initiative with tasks when required
• be able to adapt tasks confidently
• demonstrate a patient and flexible attitude

We are a small and friendly team and are proud of our Yattendon family which includes supportive parents, staff and governors and children that are passionate about learning. Visits are strongly encouraged.

Job Description and Application form available on the school website. Contact [e-mail] to arrange an informal visit.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 5 th June 2025

Interviews to be held w/c: 16 th June 2025

Yattendon, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UR www.yattendonschool.co.uk

Yattendon Church of England (Aided) Primary School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all its staff & volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.