EYFS Assistant (Including Mealtime Assistant Responsibilities) EDV/2026/WPS/86561

Learning Academies Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing support

Staff benefits

Job summary

Woodfield Primary School and Nursery, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is seeking an EYFS Assistant to support children aged 2 to 4 in our Nursery. You will work under the EYFS Leader and Nursery Teacher, delivering play-based learning and supporting wellbeing.

The role involves mealtime supervision, observations, and working across the wider EYFS provision to meet school needs. A warm, patient, and team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing within the Nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging play-based learning experiences.
• Contribute to observations, assessments and record keeping.
• Support children's personal care, health, safety and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead and support small group activities and interventions.
• Promote children's independence, communication and social development.
• Support children during lunchtime, encouraging healthy eating, positive behaviour and good hygiene practices.
• Supervise children during mealtimes and outdoor play, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with EYFS

Team player

Strong communication with families

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive?

Woodfield Primary School and Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Assistant to join our Early Years team. This role is primarily based within our Nursery provision, supporting children aged 2 to 4 years. As part of the role, you may be required to work across the wider Early Years Foundation Stage provision to meet the needs of the school and you will also undertake mealtime supervision responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nurturing and supportive team committed to providing the best possible start to every child's educational journey.

Working under the direction of the EYFS Leader and Nursery Teacher, you will:

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing within the Nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging play-based learning experiences.
• Contribute to observations, assessments and record keeping.
• Support children's personal care, health, safety and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead and support small group activities and interventions.
• Promote children's independence, communication and social development.
• Support children during lunchtime, encouraging healthy eating, positive behaviour and good hygiene practices.
• Supervise children during mealtimes and outdoor play, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the EYFS provision when required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• Holds an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent)
• Has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum.
• Is warm, patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Is flexible and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can support both learning and pastoral needs throughout the school day.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why join us?

At Woodfield Primary School and Nursery, we are proud of our welcoming community and our commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. As part of the Learning Academies Trust, you'll have access to professional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families.

Please note: This role is primarily based within our Nursery provision; however, there may be a requirement to work across the wider EYFS setting to support operational and educational needs.

About the School

Woodfield Primary and Nursery is a one form entry school, for children between 2 and 12 years old, in the heart of the Whitleigh community. We have a fantastically committed team of staff who are supportive, compassionate and driven to achieve the very best for the children in our care. At Woodfield, we use a relational approach in all our provision and practices to ensure that the environment is welcoming, inclusive and that everyone feels valued. We also have a wonderful outside space that enables us to provide a range of opportunities to enhance the learning.

The Woodfield Way are the building blocks that represent all the areas that we believe are essential to support children to be successful.

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.