EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated EYFS Support Assistant for a fixed-term contract running for 38 weeks a year until 31 August 2027. The role is 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:15, supporting individual learners and small groups under teacher guidance.

You will adapt planned activities, promote inclusion for pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs, support wellbeing and personal care as required, and monitor progress while feeding back to teachers

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the EYFS for individuals and small groups
• Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Promote inclusion and provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs
• Support children's wellbeing, independence, personal care and positive behaviour as required
• Monitor progress, give feedback to teachers, and liaise with families and external professionals

Job description

This fixed-term post in the EYFS team at Westwood Primary School runs for 38 weeks a year until 31 August 2027. The work centres on supporting learning for individuals and small groups, adapting planned activities under teacher guidance and backing pupils with additional needs. Hours are 31.25 a week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:15. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a four-month probation period applies.

What the job involves

• Support teaching and learning in the EYFS, working with individuals and small groups to help children make progress
• Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Promote inclusion and give targeted support to pupils with additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs
• Support children's wellbeing, independence, personal care and positive behaviour as required
• Monitor progress, give feedback to teachers, and build relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced criminal record check
• Satisfactory references