EYFS Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 3

Redcastle Family School; Tetford; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Redcastle Family School in Thetford is hiring a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support EYFS cohorts. This part-time role (30 hours/week) involves providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–4, planning activities and observing progress.

The successful candidate will have an A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, Paediatric First Aid, strong communication and teamwork, and a passion for early childhood development. Training and safeguarding are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care settings or nurseries is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Understanding of the EYFS and child-centred practice.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training upon appointment).
• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
• Reliability, creativity and a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and education for children aged 0–4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability

Child development

Education

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Job description

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Email: [e-mail]

• Salary – Scale E, £13.90-£14.59 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, child focused Teaching and Learning Assistant to support our EYFS cohorts. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant impact on outcomes for children.

Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do, and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and confident in providing support, and an understanding of the EYFS curriculum is desirable. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning:

• Provide high quality care and education for children aged 0–4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Respond confidently to health or medical situations using up to date paediatric first aid training.

What We’re Looking For

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
• A genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Understanding of the EYFS and child centred practice.
• Reliability, creativity, and a team focused approach.
• Experience in a nursery setting is desirable but not essential.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training upon appointment).

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive working environment that is thriving;
• A Good School (OFSTED November 2022);
• Excellent standards for behaviour and attainment;
• Enhanced systems to support teaching staff with the learning of children with SEND;
• Enthusiastic, happy and rewarding children, who are eager to learn;
• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement;
• Systems and resources to monitor and support Mental health in the workplace;
• An opportunity to be innovative and creative.

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange prior to the closing date.

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – [e-mail]

Closing date: 1 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.