EYFS Teaching & Learning Assistant L3

Redcastle Family School; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Good School OFSTED 2022

Excellent behaviour standards

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Redcastle Family School in Thetford seeks a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children aged 2-4, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and building strong relationships with families. A passion for early childhood development and safeguarding awareness are essential.

The role is permanent, part-time (30 hours per week) during term time plus one week, with salary on Scale E (£13.90–£14.59 per hour). Start January 2027 is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Qualified, or working towards, Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to complete training on appointment.
• Genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Understanding of the EYFS and child-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2-4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

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Email: [e-mail]

• Salary: Scale E £13.90- £14.59 per hour


• Permanent


• Part Time


• 30 hours per week


• Term Time + 1 week


• Required January 2027

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Redcastle Family School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, child focused Teaching and Learning Assistant to support our EYFS cohorts. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant impact on outcomes for children.

Redcastle Family School supports a thriving community within Thetford. We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything that we do, and takes pride in the reward that comes from seeing the progress that children make by delivering a quality education through a tailor made curriculum.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and confident in providing support, and an understanding of the EYFS curriculum is desirable. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2-4.


• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.


• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.


• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with the EYFS.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.


• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.


• Respond confidently to health or medical situations using up-to-date paediatric first aid training.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified, or working towards, Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).


• A genuine passion for early childhood development.


• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.


• Understanding of the EYFS and child-centered practice.


• Reliability, creativity, and a team-focused approach.


• Experience in a nursery setting is desirable but not essential.


• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training upon appointment).

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive working environment that is thriving;


• A Good School (OFSTED November 2022);


• Excellent standards for behaviour and attainment;


• Enhanced systems to support teaching staff with the learning of children with SEND;


• Enthusiastic, happy and rewarding children, who are eager to learn;


• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement;


• Systems and resources to monitor and support Mental health in the workplace;


• An opportunity to be innovative and creative.

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange prior to the closing date.

If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.