EYFS Teaching Assistant

Branston Ltd; Branston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant in Branston, near Burton-on-Trent. This fixed-term, part-time role (32.5 hours/week) runs for up to 39.2 weeks per year, with an end date of 30 November 2027 and a closing date of 22 October 2026.

Salary is £26,847–£27,274 per annum (FTE). The successful candidate will deliver high-quality interactions, plan engaging activities, work in a team, and be qualified to deliver ELSA and NELI to support children and

Qualifications

• Qualified to deliver ELSA and NELI to support the wider school.
• Ability to build quality interactions with children and extend learning.
• Team player willing to plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and appropriate learning opportunities for children.
• Work as part of a team to plan and assess learning activities.
• Share children's learning with parents and carers effectively.
• Deliver ELSA and NELI to support pupils as required.

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant at Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School

Job Reference #EDV/2026/BLPANS/33483

Location Shire Way, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9WU

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £26,847.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

Actual Salary £20,478 - £20,803 per annum

Hours Per Week 32.5

Weeks Per Year 39.2

Fixed Term End Date Tue 30th Nov, 2027

Closing Date Midday, Thu 22nd Oct, 2026

Start Date As soon as possible

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) 05/11/2026

About this Role

The successful candidate will be passionate about Early Years and a champion for children. They will hold quality interactions with children to extend learning, be able to work as part of a team to plan and deliver engaging and appropriate learning opportunities for children, and share the children's learning with parents and carers effectively. They must be qualified to deliver ELSA and NELI to support the wider school.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Fixed term for up to one year.