EYFS Teaching Assistant (3930 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Heron Hill Primary School in Kendal is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term, part-time basis (30 hours per week, term-time only) until 31 August 2027 to support early years learners.

The successful candidate will hold a L2/3 TA qualification and have experience with EYFS pupils and a range of pupil needs. The role requires safeguarding commitment and ongoing professional learning within a calm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a L2/3 TA qualification.
• Experience of working with EYFS-aged pupils.
• Experience of working with a range of pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS pupils in learning activities under supervision.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality educational provision for all pupils.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development linked to EYFS.

Skills

Experience with EYFS pupils

Working with diverse learners

Education

L2/3 TA qualification

Job description

• Job type:Teaching Assistant / Senior Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Contract:Fixed term
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see details below
• Date posted: Thursday 8 October 2026
• Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness

EYFS Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, term time only, fixed term until 31/08/2027 due to pupil numbers.

Heron Hill Primary School is committed to the principles and practice of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Heron Hill Primary School is a two-form entry primary school that holds our school values of respect, responsibility, relationships and resilience at the heart of all we do. We are proud to support our pupils in learning to be kind, respectful, responsible citizens who can go on to make a positive mark on the world in which they live.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational professional to work as part of our support staff team. We are seeking an adaptable, flexible, keen practitioner who is ready to contribute to ensuring a high standard of educational provision for all pupils in our Reception setting.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a L2/3 TA qualification
• Have experience of working with EYFS-aged pupils.
• Have experience of working with a range of pupil needs.
• Be willing to engage in ongoing professional learning and development linked to EYFS and supporting pupils.

Heron Hill is a school with a huge heart and a solid community ethos; the successful candidate will therefore need to demonstrate a willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school.

We welcome visits to school so that you are able to see our school in action and experience our school culture in person.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th October 2026 (by 9am)

Shortlisting: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview:Wednesday 21st October 2026

Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue
Kendal
LA9 7JH