EYFS Teaching Assistant at Westwood Primary School

Westwood Primary School; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Primary School in Lowestoft is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children's academic, social and emotional development within early years. You will work closely with teachers to create a warm, inclusive learning environment and help pupils thrive.

The role is 31.25 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:15.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within 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 provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs.
• Support children's wellbeing, independence, personal care and positive behaviour as required.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback to teachers, and build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.

Job description

About this Role

Location: Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft,Suffolk

Contract: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks peryear, fixed-term until 31.08.2027

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:15

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £18,520.22 to£18,960.20

Help shape confident learners from the very start of their journey.

We are looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join theteam at Westwood Primary School, a nurturing primary school in Lowestoft wherehigh expectations, inclusion and strong relationships sit at the heart ofschool life. This role suits someone who combines warmth, patience andprofessionalism with a genuine commitment to helping every child thrive.Working closely with teachers and colleagues, the successful candidate willcontribute to a positive, engaging learning environment and support children'sacademic, social and emotional development. This role offers a rewardingopportunity to support children as they develop the foundations for lifelonglearning.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the EYFS, working withindividuals and small groups to help children make progress.
• Deliver and adapt planned learning activities under theguidance of teaching staff.
• Promote inclusion and provide targeted support for pupilswith additional learning, communication, behavioural or physical needs.
• Support children's wellbeing, independence, personal careand positive behaviour as required.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback to teachers, and buildpositive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.

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

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

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