EYFS Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Steephill School

Steephill School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team, supporting pupils within our Early Years Hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nurturing and vibrant school community where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young children, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to making a positive difference every day.

At Steephill School, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Kindness – fostering respectful and caring relationships
• Knowledge – inspiring curiosity, learning and creativity
• Inclusivity – ensuring every child feels valued and supported
• Nurture – developing confidence, wellbeing and emotional security
• Determination – encouraging resilience and a love of challenge

We are proud of our friendly and supportive staff team and are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our school community and share our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every child.

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning within a Early Years classroom
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support progress and engagement
• Help to create a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and social development
• Work closely with class teachers and the wider staff team
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

• Has experience of working within Early Years
• Has a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Is kind, patient and nurturing
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Has high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm
• Shares the values and ethos of Steephill School

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A caring school community with strong values
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A positive and collaborative working environment

Steephill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

If you are interest, please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy and appoint early if we receive an application from the right candidate