Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Teaching Personnel; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded primary school in Waterlooville is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This role involves supporting young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing both group and individual assistance to overcome barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a passion for inclusive education.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Welcoming and committed staff team

Happy, motivated pupils

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant (or similar role) preferred.
• Understanding of early childhood development and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through group work and 1:1 interventions in EYFS.
• Help pupils overcome emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Flexibility

Proactivity

Calmness

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

A well-regarded primary school in the Waterlooville area is currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025, working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and creating an inclusive learning environment where high expectations and support go hand in hand. This role will involve working with small groups and providing 1:1 support for social and emotional needs within the EYFS setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning in EYFS through group work and 1:1 interventions
• Help pupils overcome emotional and behavioural barriers to learning
• Follow established systems while using initiative to support pupil progress

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold relevant qualifications and strong literacy/numeracy skills
• Have experience as a Learning Support Assistant (or similar role)
• Be flexible, proactive, and committed to inclusive early years education
• Understand early childhood development and emotional needs
• Be calm, resilient, and approach each day with a positive mindset
• Have high aspirations for pupils and themselves

In return, the school offers:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A welcoming and committed staff team
• Happy, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• A role in a school recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (April 2024)
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children and the wider community

If you’re passionate about supporting young children in their early learning journey, this is a rewarding opportunity not to be missed.

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