EYFS Teaching Assistant

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is recruiting for an EYFS Teaching Assistant at Stonehill Nursery School in Derby city centre. The role is term-time, 37 hours per week, temporary for two terms, with a pro-rata salary and an enhanced DBS required.

The successful candidate will deliver quality EYFS provision and help ensure the best outcomes for pupils, with safeguarding responsibilities in a vibrant, established federation setting.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience delivering high-quality EYFS provision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality EYFS provision to pupils at Stonehill Nursery School.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children in the classroom.

Skills

EYFS

Teaching Assistant

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title EYFS Teaching Assistant Job reference 000012646 Date posted 10/11/2026 Application closing date 04/12/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade: E £28,608 £30,515 a year pro-rata (Actual Starting Salary £24,715 a year) Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description Location: Stonehill Nursery School Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary for 2 terms initially Stonehill Nursery School is a vibrant nursery federated with Dale Community Primary School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well-established and popular schools with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented member of staff to join our provision at Stonehill Nursery School. The successful candidate should be an excellent practitioner who can deliver quality EYFS provision and ensure the best outcomes for all of our pupils. Visits to the school are encouraged. For further details or to book a visit please contact the Stonehill Nursery school office on 01332 341636 or email [e-mail] Stonehill Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am Friday 4th December 2027 Noon Monday 29th June 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Interviews: Tuesday 8 December 2026