Teaching Assistant EYFS-Nursery - Permanent - Welbeck Academy

Wise Academies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for their EYFS-Nursery. The position involves supporting children's learning and requires a relevant qualification and experience with ages 2-5. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, including a commitment to professional development. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on young learners.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Excellent wellbeing package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Early Years Qualification required.
• Must have experience in working with young children.
• Strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in all aspects.
• Work with targeted groups and classes.
• Foster good relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Early Years Qualification

Experience with children aged 2-5

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of language acquisition in EYFS

Education

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Job description

Teaching Assistant EYFS-Nursery - Permanent - Welbeck Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 05/11/2025

Advert End Date: 24/11/2025 12:00

Salary: SCP 5 - 6: £21,907 - £22,255 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata)

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant

Vacancy ID: 288200

Employment Location: Welbeck Academy EYFS/ KS1

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 24 Nov

Further Information

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals at Welbeck Academy.

Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education located in Walker, Newcastle. Our school has been open and serving the community since 1914. In that time, there have been many changes to education and indeed our beautiful school building. WISE Academies are proud to have been involved with the school since 2012, and our shared passion is to make our children feel loved, nurtured and safe so that they realise their true academic potential. It is essential that we challenge and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Together we endeavour to make Welbeck Academy an exciting place for children to learn, grow and flourish.

You will perform a key role in supporting children's learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and/or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Full and relevant Early Years Qualification e.g.; Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner, BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Practitioner), Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator).
• Be experienced in working with children aged 2‑5.
• Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher.
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well‑being are achieved.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the importance of quality interactions to develop language acquisition in EYFS.
• Have the ethos and philosophy to build good relationships with children and parents, support daily routines in a stimulating and creative setting and help to provide rich experiences to enable our children to become effective learners.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well‑being of children.
• Be able to use ICT to support learning.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well‑resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well‑being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.

Safeguarding and Equality

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

Application Process

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2025.

Shortlisting: Thursday 27th November 2025.

Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025.