EYFS Teaching Assistant

Reydon Primary School; North Ferriby; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 21.000; Part-time

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Reydon Primary School in Suffolk is seeking a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school community near Southwold. You will work alongside teachers to support early learning, helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

The role requires warmth, patience and high expectations, with opportunities to contribute to a collaborative Trust culture and its commitment to safeguarding and student development.

Mansioni

• Support the delivery of high-quality EYFS learning activities for individuals and groups, adapting provision to meet children's needs.
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning, monitoring and recording progress.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning, social, emotional or developmental needs.
• Promote children's wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour, supporting personal care where required.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals to support children's development and achievement.

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Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade E - £19,875.05 to £20,678.57

Helping children flourish from the very start.

We are looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join Reydon Primary School, a welcoming primary school near Southwold with a strong sense of community and a commitment to helping every child feel known, valued and supported. Working alongside teachers, this role plays an important part in creating an engaging learning environment where young children can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. We are seeking someone who combines warmth and patience with high expectations, and who shares our belief that every child deserves the best possible start. As part of Active Learning Trust, you will join a collaborative organisation that invests in its people and values the difference they make every day.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality EYFS learning activities for individuals and groups, adapting provision to meet children's needs.
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning, monitoring and recording progress.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning, social, emotional or developmental needs.
• Promote children's wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour, supporting personal care where required.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals to support children's development and achievement.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact:

Karen Tallett-Pickess, School Business Manager, at [e-mail] or

Lucy Seaman, Interim Headteacher, at [e-mail]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.