EYFS Teaching Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Infant School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our caring and supportive team. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to prepare and deliver lessons, supporting children's physical, social and emotional welfare.

Experience in a school setting and knowledge of SEND or phonics delivery would be advantageous. The role requires creativity, a nurturing approach, and a commitment to our school values. Provisional Interview Date: 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of SEND would be beneficial.
• Experience of supporting phonics delivery would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and support the class teacher in planning and preparing lessons.
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Be creative and uphold the school's values and ethos.
• Promote inclusion and support pupils with specific needs.
• Lead intervention groups and assess pupils' needs.
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Phonics support

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Closing date: 15 November 2026

At Westfield Infant School, we strive to provide the best education for all our pupils in a caring and supportive environment, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our happy team.

We are looking for a skilled and confident Teaching Assistant who shares the ethos of our school and is committed to supporting our brilliant children and the community we serve.

Previous experience of working in a school, knowledge of SEND and experience of supporting the delivery of phonics would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs
• Lead intervention groups

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach.

Provisional Interview Date: 20 November 2026