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eTeach UK Limited; Pucklechurch; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean, supportive school community

Job summary

Pucklechurch CE VC Primary is seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to join the team for 32.5 hours per week during term time. The role involves supporting early years learners, helping with classroom activities and lunchtime supervision, while promoting inclusive practices and a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be committed to high standards, have a collaborative approach with staff, and contribute to children’s overall development in a supportive church-aligned school

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant in an EYFS setting preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the EYFS setting to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with lunchbreak supervision and pupil safety.
• Foster inclusion, positive relationships and high standards of achievement.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant and Lunchbreak Supervisor

Are you an ambitious and motivated teaching assistant looking to join a supportive team in a school which will focus on your professional growth and well-being? If so, there is an opportunity to join the Pucklechurch CE VC Primary team. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team for 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

Located in a rural setting within stunning grounds, Pucklechurch CE VC Primary is at the heart of the village parish of Pucklechurch in South Gloucestershire and benefits from a strong connection with our local church of St Thomas a Beckett. Situated a few miles from the M4 and M32 and the Bristol ring road, it an easy commute from Bristol, Bath and Chippenham.

Our leadership team and governors are seeking to recruit an EYFS teaching assistant and lunchbreak supervisor who is passionate and highly committed to inclusion and high standards of achievement for all learners, both academic and personal development. The successful applicant will be someone who can inspire and challenge pupils and who is hard-working with a commitment to building positive relationships with the children. You will have a tangible passion for helping children to learn in line with our school vision of ‘Aspire, Believe and Achieve’ together with our Christian Values. Dedication, energy, teamwork, humour as well as a commitment to continual professional development are key requirements of the role.

In return we can offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with high expectations of their own behaviour
• An experienced, supportive SLT who are committed to providing the best opportunities for all children within our school community
• A team of dedicated Class Teachers and Support Staff
• A broad CPD offer including training in Emotion Coaching and Trauma Informed practice

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September 2026 at 9.00am, however we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Please also read our attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.